He sat before the young man who had just knocked on his door and taught him a skill called "Talisman".
The young man's name was Liu Tianpeng. He was a homeless child picked up by Wu Erzai. He took him back to the mountains and taught him Taoist skills, which enabled him to take root.
Wu Er handed several moldy imitation talisman papers to Liu Tianpeng. "This talisman is invisible. As long as you pray sincerely, you will be able to shake the world and make everything change. Training is not easy. You must swear to protect it and not disclose it at will. Tonight, I will give this talisman to you and tell you my life story."
Liu Tianpeng immediately understood what story Wu Er was going to tell.
Wu Er lit a pile of dry wood, and when the fire reached a full blaze, he began to recount his life story from thirty years ago: "I'm not a native of this mountain. My hometown is in the southwest, a place called Mount Emei. My father was the chief guardian of the area. I was the second of three sons."
"My brother and I were particularly interested in magic, and we were always randomly competing in the village. Unexpectedly, during one competition, I accidentally injured myself." Wu Er sighed and continued, "I lost my memory, and before I could even remember anything, I was sent north to become a disciple. As for my brother, he was honored to be adopted by our father as his successor."
"Master rose to prominence during the chaotic years of war, roaming the martial arts world. He had many disciples, but he focused on his own cultivation, living secluded in the mountains for many years, leading a peaceful life. Here, my disciple gradually grew up, learning Taoism and practicing talismans, until the master fell seriously ill."
Wu Er's expression became somewhat solemn. He poured a cup of Longjing tea from the pot and took a sip before continuing, "I left in such a hurry that I didn't get to see my teacher for the last time. Life is unpredictable. Years later, my brother and fellow apprentices also passed away. I watched Huang Li's life and death at home, sighing helplessly."
"Since my teacher passed away, my life has completely changed. I now treat people and practice Taoism purely. Some people wonder why I chose this path, but I have always believed that only by combining inner and outer cultivation can I defeat the demons within."
Wu Er pursed his lips and continued, "But this is the human world, so naturally there are people who pursue unrestrained pursuits. Perhaps it was some kind of magnetic attraction that led me to encounter an accidental opportunity."
"At that time, I happened to be teaching a young woman. She was very talented and learned Taoism very quickly. She was well-known in the industry. Many senior executives wanted to invite her to be their apprentice, but she always had a clear direction."
"We quickly became good friends, treating each other purely out of friendship. We would share every little thing with each other, and later we became close friends."
"One night, she suddenly said to me, 'I admire the independence of your magic, especially your ability to resist inner demons. But when it comes to love, isn't it necessary to take small steps back?' I was puzzled. After learning more about it, I realized that she had fallen under the control of a sinister force, intent on disrupting my spiritual focus."
"This force is extremely dangerous, and they will take extreme measures against anyone who opposes them. I'm feeling confused, and my faith is almost lost. I'm afraid of depriving my family and friends of their peace, but at the same time, I can't ignore this regrettable human weakness."
"We finally reached a consensus, hoping to work together to achieve the unrealistic goal of maintaining the strength of the spell. We can't be like bamboos falling in a storm. I have learned that even in the human world, we must maintain dignity."
Wu Er finished his tea and exhaled. "From then on, I devoted myself to this path. I was no longer disturbed by the chaos. I firmly believed that we must turn our dreams into reality. This world must change."
After listening to Wu Er's story, Liu Tianpeng lamented that Wu Er had such a rough first half of his life, but then he became so enlightened.
The true way is infinite, and the flute is played gently.
In Wu Er's world, every subtle decision will bring about changes that will ripple across the barren mountains.
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