Since he came back from Shen huanchi's cave that day, the old master's body has become worse and worse, and the lingering rotten smell on his body has become more and more rich.

But for these, the skilled old man obviously didn't care much, as if all this had nothing to do with himself.

What he does every day now is to accompany his grandson, tell Xiaobao about his more than 200 years of free practice experience, and teach Xiaobao the truth of life he has realized over the past two hundred years.

Of course, Xiaobao still doesn't understand some truth, but it doesn't matter. The skilled old man doesn't care. He still tells himself that he believes his grandson will understand sooner or later!

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At the beginning of spring, the cold wind is still howling on the top of Yunbi peak.

At this time, on the Canglong rock at the top of the peak, the old and the young are sitting on it, overlooking the panorama of Yunbi peak.

The old man wore a gray robe, his messy white hair and beard fluttered in the wind, and his old face was covered with wrinkles, but it seemed extremely calm.

The boy was dressed in blue, his fat face was red by the cold wind, and his big black eyes looked at the old man's face all the time.

Suddenly, the old man said leisurely:

"Xiaobao, you should remember that strength in the world represents everything, and weak people will be beaten, so you must practice seriously in the future. Only with strong enough strength can you live better!"

"Xiaobao knows!"

The boy nodded and said.

"Xiaobao, you also need to know how to bear, but also learn to be strong. You are the wind spirit root qualification and have a bright future. Although it will be difficult to cultivate in the previous years, everything will be better as long as you survive... You don't have to worry about the success or failure of the moment with others."

"OK, grandpa!"

"Grandpa has worked hard all his life. In the end, he is just a friar in the early stage of foundation construction. He doesn't know what the scenery behind this is. Xiao Bao, if you have a chance, go and have a look for grandpa and talk to me at that time!"

"Xiaobao, grandpa is dead. After grandpa leaves, you must live well!"

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In a cave in the back mountain, a piece of blood mist diffused around, and the pungent smell of blood floated in the air.

At this time, in a stone chamber in the cave, Shen Ruiling was sitting on the Pu mat shirtless.

I saw that a dark scale in the air was wrapped by the aura and slowly floated to Shen Ruiling's body.

As soon as they touched, the scales immediately attached to his skin and took root in his flesh and blood.

For a moment, the bright red blood gushed out and directly dropped on the ground along his arm.

At this time, a pool of crimson blood had accumulated on the ground behind Shen Ruiling!

After half a column of incense, the scales had deeply disappeared into his skin and flesh, and then the flesh and blood at the wound began to heal slowly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

After a long time, the ferocious look on Shen Ruiling's face gradually faded, the clenched teeth slowly loosened, and a long sigh came out of his mouth.

However, Shen Ruiling, who was relaxed, looked extremely weak, pale, bloodless, and hurt her vitality.

Here, Shen Ruiling seemed to be aware of the bad situation in her body. She quickly poured out a third-order tonic pill from the jade bottle around her, swallowed it directly, and then immediately meditated and recovered.

It has to be said that the process of refining scales is like cutting meat and bleeding.

If it's only good once or twice, with the strong recovery ability of friar Shen Ruiling, he can recover soon.

However, if this happens frequently, even Shen Ruiling can't afford to have the physique of a foundation building friar.

After half a column of incense, Shen Ruiling's face was ruddy again. It was obvious that the lost blood had been made up by the pill just now.

A moment later, Shen Ruiling slowly opened his eyes. A sharp look shot out of his deep eyes and fell on his own arm.

With the operation of the divine heart method, pieces of closely arranged black Jiao scales covered his whole arm in an instant, so that he could clearly feel the powerful power contained in his arm!

Looking at his scaly arm, Shen Ruiling finally showed a happy smile on his face. Obviously, he felt that the pain he had endured before was worth it!

However, just when he was slightly proud in his heart, a spiritual light flew directly through the restriction of the hole to his side.

Shen Ruiling grabbed the talisman and checked the contents.

Suddenly, Shen Ruiling's happy face showed a dignified look, and then couldn't help sighing.

This talisman came from a skillful old man. It means that he is dying. He wants to see him for the last time and explain something.

Looking at the talisman in his hand, Shen Ruiling didn't hesitate. After changing his clothes, he hurried to the old man's yard.

After the skillful old man promised to be the guest of the Shen family, he did not move into the cave in the back mountain prepared by Shen huanchi for him.

Instead, he built a small courtyard on the hillside, just like an ordinary old man, and lived in it with Xiaobao.

When Shen Ruiling arrived at the old master's courtyard, he immediately saw Xiaobao who was waiting around the door and asked:

"How's your grandpa?"

When Xiaobao at the door saw Shen Ruiling appear, his face immediately showed a trace of joy, and then said anxiously:

"Grandpa is in bed. I'll take you there!"

Following behind Xiaobao, Shen Ruiling quickly came to the house in the hospital and saw the wonderful old man lying in bed.

At this time, although the skillful old man still looked so old, his face was slightly ruddy, and a long lost spirit appeared on him.

Seeing this scene, Shen Ruiling knew that the skillful old man at this time had returned to light. I'm afraid he really couldn't do it anymore!

After seeing Shen Ruiling appear, the old master's face flashed a happy smile, slowly straightened up and said weakly:

"Xiaoyou can come, old man. I'm here to thank you first!"

"You're welcome, Miao Keqing. This is what I should do!"

Looking at the old man who was about to run out of oil, an inexplicable feeling hit Shen Ruiling's heart, making him feel as if something had been touched in his heart.

Although the old man framed himself when he first met, and caused great trouble for himself and his sixth uncle.

But in the following process, Shen Ruiling found that the old man was not bad and saved his life several times.

So generally speaking, Shen Ruiling didn't hate the skillful old man. Instead, he was moved by his love for his grandson and recognized him.

Now seeing that the old man who has worked hard for his grandson all his life is about to go, Shen Ruiling is still reluctant to give up.

Here, the skilled old man looked at Shen Ruiling and said slowly:

"Old man, I'm afraid I can't do it anymore. Thanks to Xiaoyou and the family for taking me in for more than a year, so that Xiaobao and I have a safe place to live!"

"You're welcome!"

"I have nothing to worry about now. The only thing I can't rest assured is my grandson."

Hearing this, Xiao Bao burst into tears, took the old man's palm and choked:

"Grandpa!"

Looking at the grandson in front of me, the skillful old man burst into tears.

"Xiaobao, listen to grandpa!"

After finishing his words, he said to Shen Ruiling again:

"Although Xiaobao's spirit root has been activated, the child can't practice yet. I can't rest assured of him!"

"Taoist friends, don't worry, the family will take good care of him!" Shen Ruiling comforted.

"I know that, but I still can't trust him alone."

Suddenly, the wonderful old man sat up, held Shen Ruiling's hand tightly, and said eagerly:

"I want to ask Xiaoyou for help. I hope Xiaoyou can promise!"

"What's up? Taoist friends, but it doesn't hurt to say! "

Looking at the dying old man, Shen Ruiling had to agree.

"Old man, I want you to take Xiaobao as an apprentice!"

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