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Chi Yu asked with difficulty, "Are you really the chosen one?"
Xie Xiyi said nothing, just smiled slightly, the answer was self-evident.
Chi Yu: "..."
Things have come to this point, so let’s just accept it.
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Chi Yu occasionally felt anxious. After all, he was already a senior in high school. If he stayed in the cultivation world for a few hundred years and then returned, he would have forgotten most of the knowledge and failed the college entrance examination...
Don’t do this kind of thing!
Chi Yu, who has always had good sleep quality, is occasionally awakened by nightmares about his college entrance examination score being 200 to 300.
No, I can't think about this kind of thing too much. It makes my head hurt.
Chi Yu put the matter behind him and revived with full health.
Just as he was about to continue speaking to the cultivator named Xuan Ji, a gentle spiritual force lifted him up. Lecturer Hong's voice echoed in his ears, "Young man, if you have any opinions, please share them with us."
Chi Yu: "..."
Oops, my desertion was discovered.
He glanced around. There were only about ten cultivators in the Dao Di class, and their cultivation had basically reached the Qi Refining to Golden Core stage. Everyone looked at him calmly, without any malice.
Therefore, Chi Yu quickly relaxed, straightened his back, and started to make up a story: "I believe that when looking at something, we should look beyond the surface to see the essence of things. If we only look at the surface and ignore the inner meaning, it is easy to fall into the dilemma of being blinded by the trees and not seeing the big picture..."
He rattled off, "...The Tao Te Ching says that existence and non-existence give rise to each other, and difficulty and ease complement each other. This means that opposites are interdependent, and we need to view things dialectically. The world isn't black and white, but rather exists in relative terms. Sometimes when we see someone doing something bad, it might be because we have different perspectives and interests, resulting in opposing values and outlooks on life..."
"... Turning to Zen, I believe that to learn Zen, one must realize that the original mind has no arising and no cessation. At any time, in every thought, every moment, at any time and in any place, one can clearly understand it. All phenomena are interconnected without hindrance. The nature of things is real, so all things are real and true, and they are presented as they are. The manifestation of the true Buddha nature, the true presentation of the mind, is the truth. If one has such a view, then it is the nature of supreme enlightenment..." [1]
Chi Yu concluded: "Finally, I believe that cultivation must first cultivate the mind. The mind must be free from worries and the mind must be free from attachments. The mind must be empty and peaceful, and nothing can be found. The mind is not disturbed by the flowing water, and the mind is slowed by the clouds. [2] Only by truly achieving these can one become a qualified enlightened person."
Chi Yu finished speaking and stared at Lecturer Hong with clear eyes.
Lecturer Hong didn't expect him to say so much, and his expression changed slightly. After a while, he said, "Okay, sit down."
Because everyone's reactions were so indifferent, Chi Yu didn't dare to do anything. In his own class, he applauded himself after answering the questions.
Now...
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Xie Xiyi looked at him for a moment longer, his golden eyes slightly shining.
Although Master Hong asked him to sit down, he kept looking at him, as if he was a little concerned. When the class was almost over, Master Hong couldn't help but ask him, "Which sutra are you talking about, the Tao Te Ching?"
Chi Yu wanted to laugh, but held it back. His grandmother was a Buddhist, and they played the Diamond Sutra, the Vajra Sutra, and other scriptures at home every day. She could recite them by heart after listening to them so often.
The reason why he knew the Tao Te Ching was simply because he read a lot of extracurricular books and covered a lot of ground, so he knew quite a lot in this area.
"The Tao Te Ching is the scripture from our family. Teacher, if you are interested, I can copy a copy for you."
Lecturer Hong nodded slightly, "Yes."
After class, a monk came to flirt with Chi Yu, "What you just said was really good, is it a family heirloom?"
Chi Yu replied, “I guess so.”
Then he asked proactively, "I heard that there will be a lot of resources given out for cultivation that begin with the word 'Tao'. What exactly will they give out?"
Most of the cultivators who came from the continent to study were short of money, and those who were chosen by heaven were few and far between. Therefore, when Chi Yu asked this question, no one thought there was anything wrong and answered him enthusiastically: "The cultivation supplies are distributed once a month, usually 15 Qingxin Wudao Tea, 20 medium-grade spirit stones, and a Dao embryo."
It sounds pretty good. Just the mid-grade spirit stones, converted into RMB, would be 200,000 yuan a month.
Zizaizhou is indeed rich!
But, "What is Dao embryo?"
"It's the mud under the Buddha's seat in the past. It also has the effect of enlightenment. However, it is said that the place is almost dug through. We are probably the last batch of disciples who can use the Dao embryo."
After saying that, several eyes couldn't help but turn to Xie Xiyi.
Xie Xiyi stood up. He was born into a royal family and his manners were much better than those of the monks around him. He stood like a green pine and moved like floating clouds. He didn't even look at them and left the Zen house.
After a few breaths of silence, someone said, "You know, this Senior Brother Xuanji has already been chosen by the higher-ups in the Buddhist community as the next Buddha's son."
Chi Yu humbly asked, "Since you are already a designated Buddhist disciple, why are you still studying?"
"That's no secret. Although he's incredibly talented, the Anuttara Buddhist master, Shangshan, said he possesses a rebellious streak, a demonic heart, and a paranoid mind. Only after these three qualities are eradicated can he enter the Buddhist community."
I understand, a student with only one subject.
Chi Yu recalled Ling Hezhou's words to him: this future Buddhist disciple had been recommended. If he didn't cultivate Buddhism, he would become a demon. Helping him to become a Buddha was a great merit, so great that it could enable a Zen master to achieve enlightenment. However, the Zen master's gamble failed, not only failing to succeed but also costing him his cultivation and a centuries-long prison sentence.
It seems that this person did not succeed in the end.
It is very easy to study Zen. You have half a day of classes every three days, and spend the rest of the time practicing and digesting the knowledge on your own.
Chi Yu was not idle. He first copied out a copy of the Tao Te Ching, found Lecturer Hong, and gave it to him.
Lecturer Na Hong took the scripture in his hand, fixed his eyes on it, and recited: "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name..."
The more he read, the brighter his eyes became. After only a few lines, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Good, good! Good stuff!"
He knew that this was a very good thing, and he was also very shocked that Chi Yu could hand it over so generously. Looking at him again, he felt that he was indeed as innocent as the illusion showed.
Lecturer Hong thought for a moment, then took out forty top-grade spirit stones from his storage bag and handed them to Chi Yu. "This is a truly excellent item. I'm buying this scripture from you on behalf of the Luopo Zen Sect. I won't take advantage of you. Please accept it."
Chi Yu: "!!!"
His eyes widened, "Give it all to me?"
Seeing the bright smile on his face, Lecturer Hong couldn't help but smile back, "Yes, I'll give it all to you. Or, do you think it's not enough?"
Chi Yu cheered: "How could it be! Teacher, you are so kind! Teacher, I love you!"
He jumped over, reached out and hugged Lecturer Hong tightly, and then quickly put the forty top-grade spirit stones into the Sumeru Ring.
Lecturer Hong, who was being hugged tightly, said: "..."
He'd never met anyone so... casual.
Chi Yu took the money, but still not satisfied, he said happily: "Teacher, I have something else! Do you want it? If you want it, I will give it to you!"
Lecturer Hong was surprised: "How many do you have?"
Chi Yu thought for a moment and said, "A lot!"
"..." Lecturer Hong said solemnly, "Just copy it. I'll discuss it with Chanmen and I'll definitely give you a satisfactory price."
After a pause, afraid that he would think he was deceiving her, she confessed to Chi Yu, "The Zen sect offers the highest price for these scriptures, and will never keep them private. They will allow everyone to practice this sutra. If it is a family heirloom in your family, you must discuss it with the elders in your family and not make decisions on your own."
Chi Yu said confidently, "Don't worry, Teacher. I can make all the decisions. This is all for the benefit of all sentient beings! If there is a Dharma, it must be passed on!"
Of course, it cannot be passed on lightly.
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Lecturer Hong smiled knowingly, feeling that he was as open-minded as a whetstone and rather at ease with his nature. "Your enlightenment is truly rare. If you are willing, I would like to recommend you to receive ordination in the Anuttara Buddhist community."
Chi Yu: "..."
Ah? Become a monk? No!
Chi Yu quickly declined: "Teacher, I have eighty-year-old grandparents above me, and seven or eight younger brothers and sisters below me. I have a large family and a lot of wealth, so I can't break off the ties of worldly ties, so..."
Lecturer Hong wasn't surprised at all: "That's fine, too."
Without delay, Chi Yu quickly memorized a few more scriptures and went straight to Lecturer Hong to exchange them for 150 top-grade spirit stones.
It is so easy to make the first pot of gold in the world of cultivation.
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Chi Yu, with his Sumeru Ring full, returned to the dormitory excitedly and cooked a table of delicious food for himself.
The little ball came over following the scent.
The two of them sat together and ate. Since there were outsiders present, Chi Yu behaved much better and took his bowl and chopsticks and ate slowly.
But Xiaoqiu is not an ordinary servant. The good education he received since childhood makes him very elegant.
After dinner, Chi Yu chatted with Xiao Qiu, "Why did your prince come to school with a servant like you? Does he want you to serve him?"
Xiaoqiu said, "No, it's just that my aptitude is too poor. Your Highness brought me here to soak up the spiritual energy of Zizaizhou. My home is in Dongjingzhou. Have you ever been to Dongjingzhou? The spiritual energy there is very thin. It's really not a good place for cultivation."
Chi Yu muttered to himself, he was from Dongjingzhou. But it was true as he said, the spiritual energy of Dongjingzhou was far inferior to that of Zizaizhou.
Xiaoqiu was only ten years old. Although he had received an excellent education, he was still a bit of a scapegoat when it came to the person he loved. He grumbled to Chi Yu, "Our prince was supposed to be the crown prince, but then a Zen master came and insisted he become a monk. His Majesty was so scared that he deposed him and had him sent to Zizaizhou overnight. Isn't that infuriating? If he can't be the emperor, who will become a monk? And he can't even get married and have children."
Chi Yu was curious, "Your Highness is already a monk, why are you still thinking about getting married and having children?"
Xiaoqiu said with some pride, "Cultivators like you can't have children when you reach the Jindan realm. We in the Great Xia royal family are different. We can have babies very easily. My father is a Jindan realm cultivator, but he has nineteen sons. I am his eleventh son. I also have eight younger brothers and three younger sisters."
Chi Yu: "..."
Wait, Chi Yu reacted, "You are a royal family?"
Xiaoqiu: "Yes! His Highness is my cousin. I will go home after he becomes a Buddhist. By then, I can become a prince. I want to marry three wives and have 20 children like my father!"
Chi Yu: "..."
Chi Yu asked curiously, "Has your Highness married at this age?"
Xiaoqiu showed an unconvinced expression on his face and muttered, "That Zen master came when our prince was eight years old and has been talking nonsense all the time. That's why our prince is still a virgin. Now our prince has been deposed, and the second prince has become the crown prince. He is a coward. I don't think he can become emperor."
Chi Yu touched his chin and said to him, "Being timid isn't a big problem. Being an emperor, all you need to do is know how to employ people. I think you shouldn't worry about it. You're already cultivating immortality, so why are you still thinking about worldly matters?"
Xiaoqiu was about to say something, but suddenly became alert and kept silent.
At this moment, there was a knock on Chi Yu's door. There were three regular knocks and then the knocks stopped.
Chi Yu hurried over to open the door. Seeing Xuan Ji, he smiled and called politely, "Brother, what's up?"
Xie Xiyi didn't look at him, but just called out, "Little Ball."
Xiaoqiu ran up to him and called out in a somewhat flattering tone, "Your Highness."
Xie Xiyi said calmly, "If you are too idle, why not go home?"
Xiaoqiu bowed quickly and said, "No, no, Your Highness, I just remembered that I haven't changed the wick for today's lamp. I'll go change it."
After saying that, he ran away.
Xie Xiyi then lowered his gaze to Chi Yu's face, "My children are very young. Since you are a foundation-building cultivator, you should respect your status and avoid interacting with servants to avoid dishonoring your status."
Chi Yu: "..."
Why did he feel that these words were sarcastic?
The subtext of this statement is "Stop flirting with and deceiving my servants."
Momentum cannot be lost, so Chi Yu smiled brightly and said innocently, "How could it be! Although I am a foundation-building cultivator, I am also a human being first. As a human being, I have to make friends. The more friends I have, the more people I have. With unity, we can overcome all difficulties. Xiaoqiu is my friend, so how could I disgrace his status?"
Xie Xiyi's golden eyes narrowed slightly, "He is a servant, and you also regard him as a friend?"
Chi Yu nodded without hesitation, "Of course."
Then he said bluntly, "He's just cultivating Qi. After all, he's still a mortal. Have you ever taken care of him? He doesn't have much meat on his body. Do you know that he can't eat well here? Of course you don't know. You are so proud of your status that you don't care about servants. Since you are a cultivator, don't bring the rules of honor and disgrace of a mortal prince with you."
Xie Xiyi was not annoyed by what he said, and said calmly: "If you really want to take care of it, then I will grant your wish. Xiaoqiu will live with you tomorrow."
He smiled slightly as he spoke. "It's easier to say nice things than to do them. If you want to prove that you're different from others, then show me how to do it."
Chi Yu said calmly, "First of all, I have no objection to you letting Xiaoqiu live with me, but since you've asked, it's reasonable for you to pay for it. It's 500 medium-grade spirit stones a month. It depends on whether you can afford it."
Chi Yu sometimes does not hide his greedy side. Because he is rich, his greed seems so open and clear that it does not make people feel disgusted.
Xie Xiyi didn't dislike him either, probably because it was their first meeting, and the young man had a happy expression on his face, yet he remained calm and composed even after he pried off a piece of top-grade spirit stone.
"Secondly," Chi Yu hadn't finished speaking, "even if I did it, I wouldn't do it for you to see. I would do it out of my natural desire to care for the weak. Even if it wasn't Xiaoqiu, I would still do it. I don't do anything to show off to others, I only do it for myself."
Xie Xiyi said: "I want both."
Chi Yu: “That’s right!”
He laughed, his lake-like eyes sparkling, "By the way, I haven't introduced myself for so long. My name is——"
Xie Xiyi had no interest in his name, but that didn't stop Chi Yu from happily saying it out loud, "Yes, my name is Long Aotian!"
Xie Xiyi: "..."
Does this name sound nice?
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