Only I Shall Be Immortal

    After seeing the master at last, how could Hai Long not be excited? In the fairy and buddha world, Sun Wukong was his most respected and most admired person. He swallowed a large mouthful of wine and warmed himself in harmony.

    "Master, how do you know I'm back. Why am I at Buddha realm? Is Hell not the only channel leading to Immortal World? ”As the mind settled, Hai Long gradually recovered his mind.

    Sun Wukong smiled and said: "Hell is the only channel leading to Immortal World. After Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva sent you to Immortal World, we didn't let the Emperor Emperor discover that your Elderly master sent you to Buddha realm with Great Magic. The boy, having experienced so much pain, you should also be bitter. Go, I'll take you to meet someone you most want to see. She has waited for you to wait too hard. ”

    Hai Long looked at Sun Wukong. What he had already understood in his heart, he was bursting with a dazzling golden light on Sun Wukong's time and wrapped him up. In a flash, they were already in another place. This is a huge temple. The grandeur of the temple is not the most surprising to Hai Long. The peaceful atmosphere of the temple has completely smoothed out his impetuous mood, and the sound of the Sanskrit singing spreads from there. Hai Long’s heart is full of feelings of tranquility. On the top of the temple, there are four giant gold words floating in the Great Leiyin Temple.

    Sun Wukong said: "This is the heart of the Buddha realm. The Great Leiyin Temple where the Tathagata Founder Buddha is located is the most noble place of the Buddha realm. Come, you go with me. ”Pulling up Hai Long, the two entered the Great Leiyin Temple. When they entered the temple door, the peaceful air was suddenly full of prosperity. The magical power of Hai Long was naturally turned into nothingness. His body relaxed and immersed in peace. In the space, all the bloody and haze atmosphere in Hell is gone. He looked at his master and found that the mentor who had been joked even showed the solemn color of the treasure. The dignity of the Dharma really can be changed. Hai Long just wanted to calmly realize the implication of the Dharma. A white body Ying (shadow) quietly appeared at the end of the left side of the temple gate. Hai Long turned almost unconsciously, he and he The white body Ying (shadow) became rigid at the same time. Suddenly, Hai Long's body glowed with dazzling red light, completely limiting the surrounding Buddha to the outside world. He did not want anything Ying (shadow) to ring into his own emotions.

    "Piao-Yi–" Red and white people Ying (shadow) instantly reunited, six hundred years of waiting, and finally got tearful eyes. Six hundred years of waiting have finally come to meet the joy of reunion. Hai Long's changing face does not have anything to say about Ying (shadow). They are so familiar with each other that only one eye can recognize each other.

    Lou Lei Tianjun sounded low and peaceful, "Piao Miao, after three thousand years of cultivation, after passing the heavens examination, he took over the three-day robbery. I will use the name of Tian Jie and Lei Tianjun to allow you to enter the heavens as a fairy. From the moment you jump out of the world, you are not in the five elements. Now I return to heaven, sealed by the Emperor Emperor. ”

    Piao Miao cried out: "No, I don't want Immortal Ascension. I want to be with Hai Long. Heavenly King, please take it back. I do not want to be immortal. ”

    Although Ms. Lei Tianjun's voice was somewhat helpless, he couldn't help but be moved by the feelings between Hai Long and Piao Miao. How many comprehension people longed for advancement into Immortal World, and Piao Miao could abandon such a valuable opportunity for her feelings. It can be seen how deep her feelings toward Hai Long are. "Piao Miao, you are impressed by the Implication of Immortal Ascension. Moreover, your husband is highly qualified and sooner or later will advance into Immortal World. If you do not stay in the world, you will not be able to stay with him for a longer period of time. You will still be waiting at Immortal World. If you are interested, it will soon be natural to meet at Immortal World. ”

    Hai Long's heart was full of sadness. He looked at Piao Miao's distant body Ying (shadow). His eyes were blurred. Shouted loudly: "Wife, you go. You are waiting for me at Immortal World. I will definitely go to heaven with the fastest speed to meet you. Wife, you must take care of yourself! I already said to Elder brother and he will take care of you. ”

    A group of furry things fluttered down Piao Miao's body. Her naked body was hidden and wrapped in a blue long skirt illusionized by the Faerie Spirit. The dark green hair fluttered and she did not speak again. Just looking deep into Hai Long, she must keep a firm record of the looks of the person she loves.

    Hai Long grabbed that group of things. It was the silver fox coat on Piao Miao's body. The remnants of the trapped body were still there, but the Iraqi people had already gone.

    "Piao Miao-" Hai Long yelled, his tears could no longer be controlled and he drove down his face.

    Piao Miao seems to have been unable to speak, tears continue to flow, the delicate jade hand raised, pointing to Hai Long, also pointed to his own heart, it seems to tell Hai Long, any time, your heart has me, I have you in my heart.

    Yes You have my heart, I have you. In the mind of Hai Long, Piao Miao has always occupied the most important position. He clutched tightly and kept clutching the cold and trembling Jiaoqu, what Dharma, what cultivation, and everything was all behind him. At this time, he only had Piao Miao in his heart. Only this The wife in her arms.

    Dimpakara Founder Buddha did not know when Sun Wukong was standing beside him. He watched the reunited Ying (shadow) and continued to recite the Amitabha. Sun Wukong did not have a good manner: "If you take a walk, people will reveal their true feelings. Founder Buddha will forgive them. Monks are not suitable, monks are not appropriate. Go, don't bother them. ”Saying that the deadlift Dimpakara Founder Buddha went deep into the Great Leiyin Temple.

    Hai Long gently stroked Piao Miao's long hair and said softly: "Oh, don't cry, don't cry. Wife, do you know how much I miss you? ”

    Piao Miao is still crying, and Hai Long's forehead has been completely soaked by her tears. Suddenly she raised her head suddenly, and the beauty was full of the colors of the hidden bitterness. "Why are you coming so late, why did you come so late, do you know? me……"

    Hai Long's body was tremulous and his hands clasped Piao Miao's shoulders. Senran said, "Isn't the Immortal Emperor bastard bullying you?"

    Piao Miao bit his own lower lip and said: "Yes, he bullied me. You came too late."

    Hai Long only felt a wave of dizziness, and the pain in his heart reached its limit. But immediately afterwards, his body became soft, and Piao Miao was pushed back into his arms. The tears flowed down the face of his fortitude. He clung to Piao Miao's long, soft hair. Sorry, I'm sorry, everything is bad for me. Because of my reasons, you have suffered so much. I swear by my own life and soul that from today on, I will never allow you to suffer any grievances again. My wife and past have already passed. Don't think about it again. You are now back to me, I love you, I Love you forever forever and never change because of anything. ".

    Piao Miao faint road: "Then you will not deny that I'm dirty? My body has been defiled. I am an unclean woman. You go, I will not blame you. ”

    “No —” Hai Long forced Piao Miao's cheeks, it seems that she would like her soft body into his body like, “No, my wife, you will always be my wife, it is not your wish! In my heart, you are always innocent. My wife, I love you, you must not let me leave, otherwise, I immediately died in front of you. ”

    Piao Miao's Jiaoqu slowly softened from her stiffness. Her breathing was a little hurried and whispered: "You should relax first. Do you want to strangle me?"

    Hai Long took a hurry to relax his arms. Now, his heart is full of pity for Piao Miao, lest she suffer a slight injury. Piao Miao combed her long hair behind her ear, wiped the tears on her face, and scorned Hai Long's chest. "If you pull, there's something conscience." People are lying to you. With a master, how can I lose faith? If I am really lost, you will never see me again. ”Her last sentence was full of rejection. Hai Long looked at Piao Miao and murmured, "You, are you kidding me?"

    Piao Miao stared at him with an astonished look and said: "You have no conscience, and they have been looking for someone for more than 600 years. If it weren't for the care of my master, I'm afraid I already had… Isn’t it possible to lie to you? Can't you? Do you know how hard I've been in these years? Can't you worry about it? ”

    Hai Long smiled and reintroduced Piao Miao into his arms. He smiled and said, "Yes, of course. I will listen to you afterwards as long as you are with me. Actually, from the first day I arrived at Immortal World, I wanted to find you. But when I arrived at Underworld, I was driven out by the Immortal Emperor. You also know what kind of world Immmortal World is. With my magic power at that time, even an ordinary fairy is hard to fight, let alone to find you. Later I went to Five Village Monastery to practice this retreat. It was more than two hundred years. Then I sneaked into Guang Han Palace and was looking for you. I accidentally fell into a trap with Senior sister apprentice Meng YunFairy. The trap actually sent us into the trap. In the demon world, when I went back to Underworld after experiencing all kinds of hardships, I could not find you. My wife, I really did not forget you! I've been thinking of ways to find you all the time, even though you saved it from Underworld. I…"

    Piao Miao pressed Hai Long's lips and said softly: "Well, you don't want to say anything again. Everything you did I told me to beat the Buddha and said, I just waited for years to wait for you to be too painful. Can't help you. I'm sorry, Long, I know you are not suffering much less than me. We will never be separated again this time. ”

    Hai Long nodded forcefully, clutching Piao Miao's cheeks and said softly: "Yes, we will never be separated again. My wife, how did you spend all these years, and when did you come here? ”Piao Miao said: "Go and go to the place where I live. This is the Great Leiyin Temple. You cannot find Founder Buddha here."Saying, showing a look of devotion.

    Hai Long was startled and said: "Piao Miao, you, you don't believe in Buddha."

    Piao Miao smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, even if I believe in the Buddha, I will return to you. You have already filled people's hearts, but what else can you afford? ”After he finished, he took Hai Long toward the main hall of the Great Leiyin Temple. As she walked, she whispered: “Only Bodhisattva and His Holiness could be cultivated in the Great Leiyin Temple. Most of them are working on it. We don't bother to do morning lessons."The Great Leiyin Temple was very wide and Hai Long followed Piao Miao for a long time before he walked out of the side hall to a row of exquisite houses.

    "This is my cultivation. Let's go in and talk. ”Six hundred years gone, she really had too much to say to Hai Long.

    The layout of the room is very simple. There is a huge Zen word on the wall facing the door and a wooden bed under the Zen word. Piao Miao took Hai Long sitting on a wooden bed and leaned over his shoulder and said: “Although I haven’t met yet, I’ve basically known all your years of experience. When I heard from you, the master said that you’re saving me. When I was Underworld, I didn't blame you. At that time, you actually got the wrong Emperor Emperor and I was no longer in Underworld. When you and the Senior sister apprentice fell into the world of demon, your master fights over the Buddha and I was bullied by the Immortal Emperor in Underworld. I purposely rushed to Guang Han Palace and took me to the Great Leiyin Temple. It is worth a visit to the Buddha realm. The Buddha here not only has great benefits for my cultivation, but also allows my heart to calm down as much as possible, without suffering from the pain of my heart. Over the years, I have been thinking about you all the time. You have finally arrived today. I am really happy. ”

    Hai Long carefully wiped the tears from Piao Miao's face once again and thoughtfully said: "So, when I fell into the demon world, the master had brought you here. However, why did your master Xi Wangmu say that she did not know where you were going? I think that the master cannot possibly say hello to the Queen Mother of the West. ”

    Piao Miao smiled bitterly and said: "Actually, your teachers are also for the sake of hello, and you are stunned by Underworld. My teacher was told by a courtesy of Yuan ShiDeity. ”

    Hai Long's eyes were cold, but he turned soft again, sighing, and said: "I know the masters are for me, but I am going to be three hundred years!"

    Piao Miao shifts the topic and says: "Dragon, don't think about this? Anyway, it's past. I don't want you to have any estrangement from your elders. ”

    Hai Long reluctantly said: "No, they have paid so much for me. My wife, talk about your situation when you first went to Underworld. I have never received your exact message. ”

    Piao Miao nodded and said, "I was accompanied by the Dark Ascension. He was brought into Underworld. When I first saw the Emperor Emperor, I was still respectful of him. He did not seem to have shown anything wrong. He arranged for me to be in Guang Han Palace as an ordinary female officer and managed by Chang'E Empress. At the beginning, I only wanted to wait in Guang Han Palace. I believe that you will come to Immersional Ascension as soon as possible. After a few days, the Immortal Emperor began to harass me. At first, he had not revealed any evil thoughts. However, as time went on, he became more and more insecure and even wrapped me around every day. I am your wife. How can you get entangled with him? I refused him harshly, but he did not stop. Finally, I ran to the depths of Guang Han Palace to escape him. I met Meng YunSenior sister apprentice, the Immortal Emperor, and he was in front of Meng YunSenior sister apprentice. Face, did not dare to show me how. After Meng YunSenior sister apprentice asked me what happened, she took me into the harem and asked the master to take me as the disciple. Dragon, Senior sister apprentice, she is our benefactor! Without her, I am afraid that we can no longer meet. After the chance, we must thank her. ".

    Hai Long nodded and the cold face of Meng Yun came to his mind. He could not help but sigh in his heart and sighed: "Everything is over. I have the chance. I will accompany you to Guang Han Palace. Thanks Queen. Mother of west and Meng Yun."Saying, he lowered his head and gently kissed Piao Miao's lips.

    At the beginning of Piao Miao's side, he hid out and said, "No. This is the holy place of Buddha realm! we can not……"

    Hai Long scratched his head and said: "I'm sorry, I really miss you."

    Piao Miao Qiaolian red face, whispered: "There are opportunities in the future."A look of excitement appeared in her eyes and said: "Yes, there is a surprise waiting for you here."

    Hai Long said, "What surprise?"

    Piao Miao smiled mysteriously and said, "Go, I'll take you."Then she pulled up Hai Long and left her room. She walked next door and gently knocked on the door.

    Hai Long looked at the door, his heart moved, and his eyes were pleasantly surprised: "Is Hong Zhi rising into the Buddha realm? Yes Hong Zhi is not low on the basis of his revision. It was retired when we were still at Mortal realm. It should also be promoted to the Buddha realm. Yes, it must be him. You know?

    Piao Miao shook his head and said: "You guessed it wrong."At this moment, the door opened, and a furry head stretched out. He had a silvery hair, and when he saw Piao Miao, he suddenly smiled and said, "Oh, do you have anything to do with me?"

    "Xiao Jiling."Hai Long flew forward and grabbed his shoulder. This came out of the door and it was his good brother Xiao Jiling.

    Xiao Jiling blinked and looked up and down Hai Long, frowning. "Who are you? What are you doing with me? ”

    Hai Long realized this change in his appearance. He knocked on Xiao Jiling's head and said, "This time, I know who I am. Didn’t even the Elder brother recognize it? ”

    Xiao Jiling was full of emotion. "Hai Long, you are Hai Long. However, how did you become like this? ”

    Hai Long said: "Is it good to be handsome?"One monkey and one monkey stared at each other. Suddenly, Xiao Jiling screamed and rushed forward. He clutched Hai Long tightly. His body was not smaller than Hai Long. The stout legs wrapped around the waist of Hai Long. It looks extremely funny.

    Hai Long's eyes were moist and murmured: "I didn't expect it. I really did not expect it. You have already started Immortal Ascension. But why did you come here? Hong Zhi's repair is much higher than you. He must also be promoted to the Buddha realm. Where is the dead monk? ”

    Xiao Jiling's body twitched slightly. He recovered after a short while and jumped from Hai Long's body. He wiped his eyes and said, "I just went up to the Buddha realm. Originally I should go to Immortal World. After I arrived at Immortal World, I was picked up by an old monk. The old monk claimed to be the master of Hong Zhi. He also said that I was more suitable for Buddha realm. ”

    Hai Long understands that Xiao Jiling must be referring to the Dimpakara Founder Buddha, worried about the safety of Hong Zhi, and asked, "What about Hong Zhi? Where did he go? Is it true that he failed to survive the robbery? ”

    Xiao Jiling shook his head and said: "You don't worry, that bald man didn't even rob. After that time I was retired, he had been guarding for me. I didn't know why. My magical power grew very fast. The time passed day by day. On several occasions, I tried to go to you but Hong Zhi refused. Not let me continue to retreat. What can not be defeated. Later, I did not know how long the retreat occurred. Tiange suddenly came and I thought that it was Hong Zhi. I did not expect Tian Jie to come to me. Hong Zhi was a very strong guy. When I got robbed, I basically had no money. What strength has succeeded. Hong Zhi told me at the Immortal Ascension that I was looking for you in Immortal World and I knew you were already with Immortal Ascension. He also said that he may have to wait a long time before he can come to find us. ”

    After listening to Xiao Jiling, Hai Long frowned and said: "According to time, you should have practiced for less than two thousand years. Hong Zhi is much longer. Even you are Immortal Ascension, Hong Zhi has no reason to stay in the world! This guy, I don't know what ghosts are doing, Xiao Jiling. How long have you come to Buddha realm? ”

    Xiao Jiling said: "Soon, just over a year ago. Hai Long, you took me out. Although it was comfortable to live here, it was too boring. There must be a lot of fun in the world of immortals and Buddhas. You take me! ”Hai Long smiled and said: “Although I haven’t been in Immortal World for a long time, I’ve tried to find Piao Miao in addition to my cultivation. Not to mention funny things. I haven’t even visited most of Immortal World.”

    Xiao Jiling reveals a look I despise you. I look at Piao Miao and say a sigh. "Yes, you met Daxie, where I still care about my brother! Hey–"

Hai Long knocked Xiao Jiling upright and said: "You are less likely to pose with me, and I will follow you wherever I go. However, I am afraid I will not leave the Buddha realm in a short time. Xiao Jiling, have you seen my master yet? ”

    Xiao Jiling said, "You master? Do you say that fighting defeats Buddha and his elderly? ”There was a reverent look on his face. "His old man is the pride of our monkeys! You are so happy that you can actually worship him as a teacher. Hey, if I have this fortunate enough. ”With that, there was a sly look in his eyes.

    "What old people, old people's. How old is the grandfather? ”Shining golden light, Sun Wukong suddenly appeared beside Hai Long and Xiao Jiling.

    DriverHai Long respectfully called.

    Sun Wukong gave him a look and smirked, "Your kid is beautiful. With my wife, I got acquainted. Remember my master? ”

    Hai Long blushed and said: "Whenever Shien does not dare to forget. Master, I introduce you to this, this is my good brother Xiao Jiling when I was in Mortal realm. We grew up together in the Lianyun Mountain Range. ”

    Sun Wukong looked at Xiao Jiling and said: "Well, the roots are good. They are much stronger than the monkeys and monkeys I had at the time. It's no worse than the six-legged guy."

    Xiao Jiling suddenly converged on the front of Sun Wukong and stood there with his head down. He did not dare to speak.

    Hai Long moved in the heart and quickly said: "Master, my brother is very diligent and hardworking, and he is the same family as you. You see…"

    Sun Wukong smiled and said: "You kid, and I want to let you have a disciple? Xiao Jiling is a descendant of the six ears and hopes to not be so lazy to the six ears. ”

    Hai Long said, "Would the six ears Elder brother be lazy? I didn't think so. ”

    Sun Wukong rolled his eyes and said: "If he wouldn't be lazy under my Elder brother's door for so many years, wouldn't even the Grand Gold Immortal's repairs be mixed?"

    Xiao Jiling suddenly fell to the ground, respectful of the road: "Santa Buddha, you accept me as a student, I will not be lazy. If you can enter your door, Xiao Jiling will not ask for anything. ".

    Sun Wukong seemed very satisfied with the respect of Xiao Jiling. He nodded and said, "You are up. Let Hai Long teach you the Thousand weight cudgel method first. Whenever you can successfully use it, I will recognize you as the disciple. ”

    Xiao Jiling was overjoyed and reverently rang nine heads at Sun Wukong. “I would like to thank the master for the perfection. The disciple must work hard.”

    In Sun Wukong's eyes, Jin Guang flashed. Xiao Jiling was a soft body. He collapsed in Hai Long's arms. Hai Long smiled and said, "Master, your old man used this trick again."

    Sun Wukong said: "I can't pass all my exercises into his head. You help him into the house, and he will wake up in two days. It's not easy for my people to have an immortal. I have to do it for me. You and Piao Miao walk with me. I will take you to see some Bodhisattva and His Holiness at Da Leiyin Temple. ”

    For so long, Hai Long's mood was so relaxed for the first time. He smiled and said, "Yes. Master, you also need to take us to the Buddha realm while you are free. ”

    Sun Wukong said: "In the Buddha realm, you must follow the rules. You can't ring (Ying (shadow)) to practice in the Buddha realm, so as not to be demolished. And you have to be careful. There are a lot of people who have complaints with me in Buddha realm. ”

    Hai Long smiles with a smile: “Master, how do you have opposition in the elderly?”

    Sun Wukong straightened his chest and said: "Of course it's because you're a master of me, so some people can't understand it. Less nonsense, both of you are following me. ”In Daleiyin Temple, he did not dare to use the Teleportation Dafa, and took the Hai Long duo to walk away from the Temple of the Great Leiyin Temple.

    While walking, Sun Wukong said: "In addition to the Founder Buddha and Bodhisattva in the position of the Great Leiyin Temple, there are five hundred arhats. The five hundred lords were led by Kasae and the Demon Two, and these two were with me. However, their rappelling spells are still amazing. As long as you do not provoke them, you should not have any problems. ”

    At the same time, they said, they had entered the back hall, entered the temple door, and headed straight to the four Lohan who were wearing robes. They saw Sun Wukong's face change, and quickly flashed to the side and bowed down. language. Sun Wukong didn't even call one of his opponents. In front of his own disciple, he suddenly felt no face. Shen Sheng said: "Hey, what do you guys do?"

    The four Luo Han still bowed their heads, murmured without knowing what scriptures they chanted, and the body exudes a strong Buddha.

    Sun Wukong had no idea where he came from. When he saw each other and ignored himself, he suddenly rushed up and grabbed an Arhat's shoulder. "Yao Sunsun greets you, you don't even care about it. Does Kagyah teach you? Even if he saw him, he would say hello. ”Although he was angry, he still had a sense of concentration and did not hurt the meaning of those few. Just want to ask clearly. In the Buddha realm, especially in the Great Leiyin Temple, everyone must be treated with courteous courtesy to show the Buddha's magnanimous mind.

    "No, no, Dasheng does not have to be angry. All of my disciples were selected from the Buddha realm. After passing through the Buddha's baptism at Daleiyin Temple, there are still some unclear minds and sins."

    Suddenly there was a thin figure in front of him. Compared to the height of two meters in Hai Long, he was just like a small bamboo basket. His face was full of smiles and he had already come to the crowd in a few steps.

    Sun Wukong listened to this person's words first, stunned a bit, turned to scratch his head, smiled and said: "Originally your disciple, I am sorry, I was impulsive. Hai Long, come here. ”

    After hearing the master summons, Hai Long quickly took one step forward and Sun Wukong said: "This is the Dragon Dropping Lohan. He is like Kasyapa and the Demon. He has the title of "Golden Hero" and is my friend."

    Hai Long did not dare to neglect and hurriedly respected: "Hai Long has seen the Dragon Drop Lohan."

    Dragon cultivation was extremely high, but he discovered that he could not even see through the depths of this tall young man. He was surprised and said, "You seem to be immortal, so you don't have to be a gift. Sanfo, he is? ”

    Sun Wukong naturally saw the surprise of the Dragon Dropping Luo Han, proudly said: "This is my secretaryHai Long, I mentioned to you before. How about, Dragon's brother, I have a good disciple. ”

    When the dragon descended on the dragon, he did not know when he had broken a fan. He fanned the fan lightly and smiled. "The Holy Buddha is a very good skill. You can be more discriminating than those of my disciples. Where are you going? ”Looking at the way he always smiles, Hai Long's heart rises with a sense of intimacy and retreats to listen to Sun Wukong.

    Sun Wukong pointed to Piao Miao and Xiao Jiling and said, "This is my disciple's wife. I intend to take them to the old bald man of Dimpakara."

    The dragon smiled and lowered his voice: "Goku, you still don't call baldness or old baldness at the Great Leiyin Temple. I'm afraid there are bald ones except for you and Bodhisattva. Do you want Kasyah to hold you handle again, to Dimpakara Founder Buddha and Bodhisattva Guanyin to tell you? ”

    Sun Wukong snorted and said: "Whoever fears that guy, he loves to provoke right and wrong, offering favor to Founder Buddha. Now that Tathagata Founder Buddha is closed, I can see who he is still relying on. If you dare to provoke me, you can't help the old man. By the way, if you drop Dragon, do you see that Enlighten? How have I not seen him these days? ”

    Dragon Drop Lohan smiled and said, "He, like ours, is like…"Saying that he drew a drinking motion, he continued: "But we have that kind of good stuff in the Buddha realm! These days, I see him running around, I am afraid it is looking for the channel leading to Immortal World. It is a pity that his repairs have not yet entered the rank of the Holy Buddha and he cannot yet walk through Six Realms. I also saw him just now and it seems that I was also going to Dimpakara Founder Buddha where I practiced. You can find it. ".