"Yuan Tiangang!" Qin Mu looked at the Taoist priest in surprise.
“It is indeed I, Yuan Tiangang!” he said with a smile.
"I have long admired your great name, Daoist. I am truly sorry for my rudeness!" Qin Mu stood up and bowed.
"You're too kind, Layman Qin." Yuan Tiangang made a slight gesture of respect, extending his hand in a gesture of support, and accepted Qin Mu's half-bow.
"Master Yuan, what did you say happened to me just now?" Qin Mu asked, still somewhat puzzled. He never imagined that simply looking at some old books would inexplicably make him feel drowsy, as if his mind had been severely damaged.
"Whether it's Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the Righteous Qi, beast patterns, or Dao patterns, tracing their origins, they all involve the ultimate principles of heaven and earth and are manifestations of the Great Dao. If one's cultivation is insufficient and one ventures into them rashly, it is easy to be attracted by the Great Dao and become lost in it. If one does not awaken to this truth, or is awakened by someone, at best one's soul will be damaged and one's sea of consciousness will dry up; at worst one's soul will be destroyed, and one's body and Dao will be annihilated," Yuan Tiangang explained.
"So that's how it is. Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Master." Qin Mu felt a wave of fear wash over him and respectfully bowed.
This time, Yuan Tiangang did not accept his courtesy. He reached out to help Qin Mu up, then pointed to the Bu brothers and said, "Layman Qin, there is no need for such formalities. I am merely here by chance. It was these two who discovered something amiss."
"Many thanks to Brother Bu, Second Brother Bu, and all the other princes for your kindness. Qin Mu is deeply grateful." Qin Mu bowed and clasped his hands in gratitude.
"Haha! Huai Dao, no need to be so polite. It's all my fault for not taking good care of you. First, someone tried to assassinate you in the street, and then you had this accident. Luckily, you're blessed with good fortune, otherwise I would have felt guilty for the rest of my life," Qin Yao said with a smile.
"This is all my own fault, how can you blame Your Highness?" Qin Mu said with an embarrassed smile. But seeing so many people around, he knew how much trouble he had caused others.
"Master Qin, I have something to tell you."
"Please speak, Taoist priest."
“Although you have survived the calamity, the hidden dangers remain. If you are not careful, you will be misled by the Great Dao again. Before you become a Grand Scholar, it is best not to seek it again,” Yuan Tiangang advised.
"Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Master. I will keep it in mind." Qin Mu nodded solemnly in reply. After this experience, he realized that cultivation really cannot be done arbitrarily. What were originally just some philosophical principles of life almost cost him his life. He learned from his mistakes and would never repeat them.
"The best way to cultivate oneself is to have a master to guide you. This will not only help you avoid detours, but also provide you with instruction and guidance," Yuan Tiangang continued.
"I understand. After returning to Chang'an, I will visit the renowned teacher."
"I have a calming mantra here that can suppress distracting thoughts, so I will give it to Layman Qin." Yuan Tiangang took out a thin scroll from his Taoist robe and handed it to Qin Mu.
"Thank you for the scripture, Daoist Master!" Qin Mu said, accepting it with both hands.
"Hehe, Mr. Qin, don't worry about it. Compared to the scriptures you gave me, this is nothing," Yuan Tiangang said with a smile, waving his hand.
"The scriptures I gave him?" Qin Mu looked at Yuan Tiangang in confusion, then remembered Li Chunfeng and immediately understood.
"How is Brother Li?" Qin Mu asked.
“Very good! He returned to Chang’an, handed in his mission, and then went into seclusion.”
"I will go and thank him after I arrive in Chang'an. If it weren't for him, my father wouldn't know about me," Qin Mu said politely.
Qin Qiong had told him about Li Chunfeng's visit. Although Li Chunfeng didn't say it, Luo Yi had informed him, but he still had to remember this favor.
“Alright, I’ll tell him when we get to Chang’an,” Yuan Tiangang nodded.
“Actually, finding some magical artifacts or rare treasures can also suppress distracting thoughts. His Majesty has an ice crystal jade pendant; you can ask the Duke of Yi to request it. This double insurance will make it even safer,” Yan Liben interjected from the side.
With a "slap!", Qin Yao clapped his hands and said, "I actually forgot, Huai Dao, don't you have a piece of jade essence? You can carry it with you, it will have the same effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Qin Mu said happily.
“Yes, the Jade Essence does have this effect. Combined with the Heart-Cleansing Mantra, this hidden danger can be basically eliminated, unless you take the initiative to explore the Great Dao again.” Yuan Tiangang nodded.
"Hehe, of course I wouldn't seek my own death. Thank you for the reminder, elder," Qin Mu said with a smile.
"This is Yan Liben, the chief craftsman of the workshop, who came specifically for the construction of the reservoir," Qin Yao introduced.
"Thank you for the reminder, Master Yan." Qin Mu glanced at Yan Liben with slight surprise. He never expected that this smiling, well-off middle-aged man was actually the great painter Yan Liben.
"Hehe, it was just a casual remark. I'm waiting to discuss the reservoir with you after you recover," Yan Liben said with a smile.
"Once I feel better, I will definitely seek advice from Master Yan."
"Since Huai Dao is alright, let's not keep him from resting any longer." Seeing that Qin Mu's face was still a little pale, Qin Yao said.
"Okay, Huaidao, you should get some rest!"
"Brother Huaidao, you should rest. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
"Master Qin, please rest."
Upon hearing Qin Yao's words, everyone took their leave and hailed him as they left the room.
Once they left, Qin Mu relaxed and felt dizzy. He stopped thinking about things, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep fully clothed.
Qin Mu had just closed his eyes when, less than a minute later, he began snoring. He never snores, so the fact that he was snoring speaks volumes about his exhaustion. At this point, even if the sky were to fall, it probably wouldn't wake him.
He slept soundly for a long time. When he woke up again, Qin Mu stretched comfortably and hugged the blanket, not wanting to open his eyes.
He hadn't been able to stay in bed this lately, and he missed his leisurely life. He wanted to take another nap, but the urge to urinate, which was bloated in his lower abdomen, was urgent.
Men shouldn't hold their urine, it's bad for the prostate! Qin Mu had heard this from somewhere, and although he didn't know if it was true or not, it concerned his lifelong sexual happiness, so of course he wasn't willing to try it.
He sat up with his eyes closed, gently shook his still slightly dizzy head, stretched again, and stood up. Although his head still felt dizzy, Qin Mu knew it was just because he had slept for a long time. The pain in his sea of consciousness had disappeared, which meant he was recovering well.
Without bothering to check his sea of consciousness, Qin Mu first took care of his personal needs, letting out a long and satisfying bowel movement. Only then did he fetch a bucket of water from the courtyard, wash his face, and go outside.
"Huaidao, you're awake!" The sound of the door opening startled Bu Mang, who looked up and smiled.
"Please trouble Brother Bu to protect me."
"Why are you being so polite with us? You must be hungry. I'll go get someone to bring you some food," Bu Mang waved his hand and then turned to leave.
"Huai Dao has woken up." Bu Mang left, and Bu Fang, who had come upon hearing the sound, reappeared.
"Yes, Brother Bu."
"Do you feel any discomfort anywhere else?" Bu Fang asked.
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