The young Taoist looked at the path that Qingyu Zhenren had cleared in front of him. For a moment, he couldn't quite believe it, as if he was in a dream. Then his heart became single-minded and he looked at the undulating mountains and rivers in the distance behind the middle-aged Taoist. He could finally go down the mountain and go to the demon clan's land.
Although I know that the Great Sage is directly comparable to the Emperor's realm.
With a casual strike, perhaps it was the power of the sword that he had gathered when he was in Zhongzhou and had created by gathering the strength of thousands of earth gods.
Even if he was a great demon king who relied on external objects to reach the realm of the emperor.
His strength is also above that of the old ox, and he is at the level of a veteran True Lord who has practiced Taoism for thousands of years. The gap between himself and his realm is too big, and he is no match for him. But now he should go forward to find out where the enemy is and what he looks like. The young Taoist had been anxious to go down the mountain before, but now he calmed down. He put the bronze stick aside, and then shook his sleeves slightly.
He placed his right hand on top of his left hand, bowed slightly, and performed the half-teacher's salute to the middle-aged Taoist priest.
However, the Taoist Yuqing did not stick to it, nor did he refuse or avoid it.
Just accept this gift calmly and calmly.
The young Taoist bowed and when he stood up, he found that the middle-aged man with a handsome face and eyes like a flying phoenix was gone, and the Holy Mother Taiyuan was gone. This courtyard, which seemed to have been stayed for a very long time, and yet seemed to have been only a few days, disappeared like flying flowers and bubbles. He was only standing in a wilderness, and when he looked up, he saw only mountains and flying clouds.
The little peacock Qi Yuntun widened his eyes, not knowing what was going on.
“Ehhhh?! Aqi Aqi.”
"Where's that guy?"
"Why is it gone?!"
The young Taoist stood up and looked at the long stick on the side. He stroked it with his palm. The patterns on it changed and all the charm disappeared. It was just an ordinary piece of wood. Taoist Qingyu said that this stick was only used to polish the foundation. Now that the foundation has been completed, there is no need to keep it in mind. It does not exist here, so why bother to cling to it.
The young Taoist smiled carefreely, stood up and waved his sleeves, saying: "So that's how it is."
"It disappeared because the karmic relationship has ended."
"Why do we need to look for it deliberately?"
The young Taoist laughed, not caring, and turned away calmly. The little peacock sat on his shoulder, and was very happy that the young man no longer had to endure hardships. He swayed his body slightly and said, "Then Aqi, Aqi, are we going down the mountain now? Or are we going to go up the mountain? Are we going to start refining the elixir and preaching?"
The young Taoist thought about it. These were clearly the things he had longed for before, but now he just shook his head and said, "None of them."
The little peacock asked in confusion: "Huh?"
"So what do we do now?"
The young Taoist blinked his eyes and smiled:
"Now, of course...sleep."
Qi Wuhuo was not joking with Qi Yuntun. He really went back to the house, let go of all his attachments, and lay there to take a good sleep. In his sleep, he breathed naturally, and his Yuan Qi flowed slowly, with its own Taoist charm. While he was sleeping, there were also guests coming to the town at the foot of Helian Mountain. A group of tall horses and people in gorgeous clothes came galloping.
The people in the town had lived in this remote place in Central China for a long time and had never seen such a grand scene.
Everyone was shocked. The woodcutters forgot to chop wood, the farmers stopped farming, the peddlers ran along the streets, and the children were extremely curious. The wealthy gentry were all shocked by the huge horse, but they saw that the group of people went straight to the school in the town.
Later, he found out that it was a big shot in the capital, a person who could not be described in words. He knew that there was a great and talented scholar in the town at the foot of the mountain, so he specially sent this personal guard to deliver a handwritten letter and an official seal from that big shot. Moreover, that big shot was extremely polite and courteous. Even for such a matter, he was very slow and just earnestly asked for his opinion instead of forcing him.
"It is true, Master Su is a man of great talent!"
"Yes, I knew it a long time ago. Isn't this the God of Literature descending to earth?"
"Hey, in our place, we have a person like Wenquxing, he is also an extraordinary character, and it can be regarded as a bit of luck for us. Tell me, my son also studied with this Wenquxing-like character, and with the influence of literature, won't he be able to study and take the imperial examination and become a high-ranking official in the future?!"
"It can be considered as bringing honor to the family."
Everyone was talking about it.
Su Shengyuan was delighted. He asked the confidant of the King of Qin who came here, "I would like to go to the capital to assist His Royal Highness the King of Qin, but I have a request. I have been here for several years and met a very talented disciple, who can be called a rough diamond. I wonder if you can allow me to bring him to the capital."
The guard smiled and bowed, saying, "It's just a small matter, it's nothing to worry about."
Su Shengyuan's eyes lit up slightly.
Go and find the young Taoist.
Tell him the whole purpose of your visit.
The young Taoist priest, who had just woken up, was quiet. He just bowed and thanked without saying anything. So Su Shengyuan's bright eyes dimmed again, but it was just a pity. His whole spirit had been rekindled because of the changes in the world and the upcoming opportunity to display his ambitions. It was a pity that Qi Wuhuo hesitated and said, "Wuhuo, are you really unwilling to go to the capital?"
Seeing that the young man still refused, he remained silent for a long time, then sighed and left.
When leaving the yard, the Qin King's attendants outside pulled the carriage in. Su Shengyuan felt very sorry that such a rough gem like the young Taoist priest refused to leave. The pretty Su Yue'er opened the curtain of the carriage, listened to her father's regretful prying, and looked over quietly. She saw the young Taoist priest in ordinary linen clothes under the plum tree, stretching out his hand and looking at the sky quietly.
Then, plum blossoms, which shouldn't be there at this time of year, fell into the young man's palm, just right.
Then the young Taoist's eyes curved slightly, with a natural and faint smile on his face.
Suddenly he looked up, and it seemed that he had no grudge against her for the past. She just smiled and nodded, as if saying goodbye.
Su Yue'er was stunned. She subconsciously raised her hand and waved quietly. Then she watched the young Taoist walk back and close the door. Her heart was quiet for a moment. From then on, this scene always appeared in her dreams, but she never had any more emotions, no regrets or hesitations. She just occasionally thought about the time when her father mentioned that he wanted to get engaged to that young man.
Su Shengyuan was eager to go to the capital as soon as possible to realize his ambitions, and the King of Qin seemed to be urging him. The team from the capital came in a hurry and left in a hurry, but they brought people enough topics to talk about with their children and grandchildren when they were old and gray decades later.
The carriage in the capital rumbled away. People looked at the carriage carrying the 'Lord of the Wenqu Star' and then mentioned Qi Wuhuo, who was highly regarded but was not favored by Master Su Shengyuan and did not get the opportunity to go to the capital to curry favor with the rich and powerful. So some people came to join in the fun, knocking on the door and shouting, "Qi Wuhuo, Qi Wuhuo."
"Have you ever seen Wenquxingjun?"
"Haha, you studied very hard, but it seems you still couldn't win Master Su's favor."
Some also felt sorry for the young man. The lady next door used a broom she made at home to chase away those jealous young men, but she also mentioned it to others, saying that it was a pity. If her son could get in touch with Master Su Shengyuan, she would risk everything to go to the capital. Even if he could not be a student, he could be a helping servant, which was also a great opportunity.
Others said that after listening to Master Su's sigh and explanation, it seemed that the young man took the initiative to refuse and refused to be with Master Su.
So everyone looked at each other, but remained silent for a long time.
"Or is this aloofness?"
Everyone looked at each other and finally said, "What are you talking about?"
"Why are you pretending!"
"They are all hypocritical!"
"That's right, fake and noble!"
Everyone dispersed. Some of those who knocked on the door found that the young Taoist priest did not seem to be there, so they left in boredom. Everyone talked about trivial matters, thinking that the hypocritical guy should be gritting his teeth and regretting somewhere now, so they felt a little more comfortable and laughed at each other.
"The Tao that can be told is not the long Tao; the name that can be named is not the long name..."
"This is the opening chapter of the Tao Sutra. Today, I will preach to you."
The world is bustling with life, and the young Taoist looked up and saw Master Su sitting in a carriage, entering the world of fame and fortune. He was sitting on a bluestone on the mountain, under the shade of an old tree. He withdrew his gaze, and began to discuss Taoism in a calm voice. In front of him were flying beasts, mountain gods and earth gods, tigers pressing their claws and fangs, birds of prey folding their wings, an old mountain god sitting and stroking his beard, and a black bear demon closing his eyes and concentrating.
The Queen of Earth was also on one side, calling herself Yuanying Yuanjun. However, except Qi Wuhuo, no one could see her. She came to see the young Taoist with a smile, hoping to understand some of his skills. But in fact, she came here today just to fulfill her promise that day.
To enter Yuanshi’s eyes, there is no need for such tests.
And if we could go down the mountain from Yuanshi's side.
It is still a step higher.
The young Taoist priest spoke about Taoism in a calm voice. Tao Taigong and other earth gods waited patiently. Last time, Qi Wuhuo had already talked about the level of innate Qi, and now they didn't know where to start next. But when they listened attentively, they found that the young Taoist priest actually started to talk about the most basic method of breathing exercise.
On the first day, he talked about the various breathing exercises. Many earth gods found that what the young Taoist said seemed to be very basic.
It seemed ordinary, but the point of entry was particularly exquisite. The way of discussing many methods was unprecedented, unprecedented, and unique. It had its own profound and subtle aspects, so everyone was stunned. The Black Bear Demon, who had not paid attention at first, listened to it subconsciously, and felt intoxicated. When he heard the fascination, he instinctively shouted:
"Avalokitesvara, is this the way to practice in this section?"
Everyone was shocked, and the black bear demon also broke free from his trance.
Then he remembered that he was no longer in the Guanyin Taoist temple in the South China Sea. When he looked, the one who was explaining the Dharma was no longer the Guanyin with a gentle and generous face and handsome facial features, but a young man in ordinary linen clothes, with delicate features and clear brows. He was embarrassed at first, and then he was greatly shocked.
etc--
I just subconsciously felt that this was the Bodhisattva preaching? !
Could it be that this guy's accumulation and understanding at this level has already caught up with the great master? !
The black bear demon blurted out subconsciously, "How do you know Buddhism?!"
The young Taoist said, "I know an old friend with whom I once discussed Buddhism for a night."
"Buddhism and Taoism are just practice."
"It's one end of the avenue."
The young Taoist stood up and said, "I will stop here today. Please come back tomorrow."
Many earth gods went back to try, and they all found that their cultivation level was actually smoother than before. Roughly estimated, if they followed this method to cultivate to the first level again, their foundation would be 30% stronger. They were shocked for a moment, and then they felt sad. They couldn't help but howl in tears, regretting that they heard the truth too late!
“If I had heard of this earlier, how could I have stayed in the realm of Xiantian Yiqi for a hundred years and then died!”
On the second day, the young Taoist explained the method of the innate Qi, but compared to the first time he left Helian Mountain, the innate Qi he explained was more profound and subtle, deeper and more thorough, as if it were two different people, which amazed many earth gods.
On the third day, we began to talk about the application and changes of Qi, the way of magic, magical powers, thousands of spells, and divination.
On the fourth day, the story is about the School of Flow, and the magical powers that were seen from them during the fierce battles with the star gods. Now, after "ten days" of tempering and thinking, they are finally polished and clear. Among them are the methods of Taoism, the methods of the demon clan, the dragon roars of the dragon clan, the magical powers of Buddhism, and the mystery of human destiny, all belong to the School of Flow.
So many gods and fairies listened attentively, as if fascinated.
The black bear demon bowed in submission.
On the fifth day, we talked about tranquility, the tranquility of Taoism, the method of breathing and refining Qi, and the so-called mysterious changes in alchemy, all of which lie here.
The young man started to refine the elixir that day.
Several woodcutters who had entered the mountain heard the noise and came here were shocked by the scene, but they did not leave. They just felt that the method described by the young man seemed extremely mysterious, so they stopped unconsciously, listened quietly subconsciously, and unknowingly, became immersed in it.
On the sixth day, he talked about movements, gestures, weapons, fists and feet, using the spine as a spear, mobilizing the whole body's Qi, fighting in a short space of time, every move and every style, all magical powers, changing without reason. There was a hunter listening in. The young Taoist did not hold back at all in his story, and told everyone all his Taoism and insights, but he didn't know how much the many earth gods and monsters could gain.
Hou Tu Huang Di Ji sighed: "He is a disciple of Taoism, his heart is sincere and he has no reservations."
“This is the way to save lives and attain enlightenment.”
For six consecutive days, Qi Wuhuo had told everything he had learned.
Yuanying Yuanjun said: "So, what do you think, Your Majesty?"
Hou Tu Huang Di Ji smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Yuanying Yuanjun pondered for a long time and answered frankly: "I have seen many cultivators with extraordinary understanding and no sectarianism. He has saved the world, but it is really rare to see someone like him. If he passes on his understanding, isn't he afraid that someone will learn his understanding and surpass him?"
"Of course not. Perhaps he would hope for such a scene to happen."
Hou Tu Huang Di Zhi replied: "After all, with such a character, he can save lives and attain enlightenment."
"Perhaps, he and Yuqing have personalities like these. They don't worry about others surpassing them. They don't even think about being surpassed. They don't think about what would happen if they were really surpassed. Perhaps, if they were really surpassed, they would just feel happy."
“That’s who they are.”
"I will tell you all of my insights, hoping that you can come out and stand by my side."
"It's a kind of calmness. Or maybe, in the eyes of others, it's also a kind of calm arrogance..."
"These peerless talents of the Taoist sect are all like this."
On the seventh day, the young Taoist stopped talking about Taoism. Many gods, creatures, demons, and spirits were there, looking at him with reverence. He pointed to the ground and said in a calm voice, "All living things are transformed by one Qi. When living things are born, they have the thought of seeking the truth and have already embarked on the path of cultivation."
"Like a seed falling into the ground."
"This is the beginning, it is the mind that generates the Dharma, and then practice breathing, there is purple air coming from the east, absorbing the light of the sun and the moon, just like watering."
"Breathe in and out, exercise moderation and nourish the body, spring goes and autumn comes, the sun and the moon rotate, and the three elements are complete."
"So the road began, like grass sprouting and growing..."
As the young Taoist spoke, tender green branches and leaves sprouted from the somewhat empty ground on this spring day, and then gradually grew. The young Taoist said: "After the three talents are complete, the life treasure and vitality have achieved the innate Qi, just like the branches and leaves have extended, and the flowers and plants have gradually grown and gradually formed buds."
"The bud that is about to bloom is the life of the body and the qi of the whole body."
Then he talked about the connection between the many methods and the practice itself, slowly speaking. As he spoke, he became more and more clear about his own way, and it seemed that he had a different perspective than his own thinking. Many people who came to listen to his lectures, whether they were earth gods or mountain gods, hunters and woodcutters who came here, or mountain spirits, were all fascinated by it.
The young Taoist finished his sermon and stopped.
There are no more doubts about the many legal principles and supernatural powers.
The young Taoist sat under the shade of a tree, on a bluestone, looking at the creatures immersed in Taoism. He casually stretched out his hand and plucked a flower bud. Then he slightly moved his fingers holding the bud, and the flower slowly bloomed in his hand, naturally and unhurriedly. The wind blew by, and the hair on the young Taoist's temples rose slightly, and ripples appeared on the linen clothes on his body.
The raised robe turned into a blue Taoist robe again when it fell down, pure and comfortable, with gentle and calm eyes.
There was a look of surprise in the eyes of Queen Hou Tu Huang Di Zhi.
Tao Taigong was stunned, then he realized something, his eyes were shocked, he stood up suddenly and said, "You, you..."
The young Taoist loosened his five fingers, and the flower fell into the wind. He then said calmly:
“I’m a real person now.”
Qi Wuhuo was from Jinzhou.
Sixteen years old.
Qi becomes the Taoist tradition and is called a Zhenren.