Chapter 12: Viewing the Mountain
Less than half a month had passed since he began practicing the Moon Worship Method, and the sedges in the wasteland garden had grown so tall that there was no place to stand, and the mugwort had grown taller than a man.
The Moon governs harvest, growth, and reproduction. Just a few wisps of Moonlight were already rapidly evolving into a small community in the desolate garden. Further cultivation would only make more noise, and sooner or later, it would alarm others.
Sooner or later, if you don't leave today, you may be driven away tomorrow.
Gong Mengbi decided to go out of the city to take a look.
Wuning County is home to three mountains, namely Zhenshan, Longpanshan and Xianyunling, so there are many peaks and ridges competing for beauty.
Zhenshan is the mountain where King Yu suppressed ghosts and gods when he was controlling floods. It is a holy place of Buddhism and Taoism, and it is not something that a small fairy like Gong Mengbi can covet.
Longpan Mountain gets its name from its winding, swirling mountains, where the mountains and rivers connect to nine counties. Winds flow through the nine counties, and qi fills the rivers, governing life and vitality. It's not a place for receiving qi, so few practitioners practice it.
As for Xianyun Ridge, it is surrounded by mountains and is shrouded in clouds and mist all day long. The aura is deep and unfathomable, which makes people feel apprehensive.
These three mountains gather energy, with Zhenshan at the top, Xianyunling at the second, and Longpanshan at the third.
But for Gong Mengbi, it was just the opposite.
Gong Mengbi is now just a ninth-rank immortal. It would be a success if he could suppress a peak or a ridge, find a place with abundant energy, and open up his own immortal residence, not to mention occupying the ancestral veins of a famous mountain.
Although Longpan Mountain's structure for gathering qi is not as good, the mountains and rivers nourish people, and the qi circulates around, making it a lively situation. It is also a convenient place for Gong Mengbi to make connections in all directions.
Therefore, Longpan Mountain is Gong Mengbi's target.
The road must be taken step by step. As long as every step is solid enough, you will always reach your destination. Gong Mengbi has enough patience and confidence.
He went out at noon when the sun was shining brightly, holding an oil umbrella to block the sight of mortals, and then rode the gloomy wind to go out of the county town.
The county town is still quite prosperous and popular, but outside the county town, it becomes desolate.
Wuning County is already a large county, with beautiful mountains and rivers supporting its people and abundant harvests of fish and rice. Even so, the farmers I saw were pale and thin, with dull eyes.
The breath of the end of the Dagan Dynasty has gradually spread from the north.
Natural disasters, harsh policies, wars, demons and monsters have caused panic among the people.
Gong Mengbi was not angry at all. What could a fox do for the world? Even the gods, ghosts, immortals and Buddhas in this world were powerless. What could a mere fox, unable to avoid fire, water, or war, do?
Gong Mengbi wiped away the emotion in his heart and headed straight for Longpan Mountain.
Gong Mengbi is not a local and has never lived in Longpan Mountain, so he does not know the situation there.
But I only see the towering cloud peaks, as if they were chopped by knives and axes.
Avoiding the villages and towns at the foot of the mountain, Gong Mengbi went straight to the peaks of Longpan Mountain. He climbed up and looked into the distance. All the vitality of Longpan Mountain appeared before his eyes like steaming clouds.
After gaining the favor of the Jade Fairy Goddess and forming a bond with her, the reward that falls from the wishing tree treasure certificate is "improvement in the art of seeing qi".
After the improvement of the Qi-gazing technique, supplemented by the spiritual response of the Tongtian method, the aura of the Longpan Peaks can be seen much more clearly.
Even if Gong Mengbi does not know Feng Shui, he can still find a suitable place to practice by climbing high and looking at the air.
As a result, the demons, ghosts, immortals and gods who are practicing in secret in the peaks cannot escape his sight.
Gong Mengbi did not dare to peek at those who were too powerful, but for those of similar rank, Gong Mengbi was a little unscrupulous and could spy on whether they were monsters, ghosts, immortals or gods.
Gong Mengbi rode the wind and flew up to the clouds, concealing his form with an oil umbrella and using the Tongtian method to gather his energy. He carefully counted over a hundred peaks. It was not until night fell that Gong Mengbi set his sights on a towering, majestic and magnificent peak.
This peak is obscured by clouds and fog during the day and cannot be seen clearly.
But at night, although it is a dark day and the moon is not visible, the lunar energy is naturally abundant, so the dust and fog dissipate, and the colorful clouds part, revealing the lush ancient trees and the ink-white and picturesque mountains.
This mountain is high and unobstructed. There are streams and streams that gather energy. The mountain bones sit on the ground and draw in a lot of Taiyin energy.
If you look at the sun, the moonlight will surely be like a waterfall, which is a precious place for practicing Taiyin Dharma.
Such a precious land will certainly not be left without an owner.
Judging from the art of qi-gazing, the owner of this peak is an opponent stronger than Gong Mengbi, but his strength is limited, so it is worth a try.
But we have to wait a little longer.
Gong Mengbi is not a person who likes head-on fighting, and Fox is not good at head-on fighting either.
Unless one cultivates to the upper third level, where the Taoist magic can erase the differences in the physical body, making up for weakness with strength and reversing fate, otherwise, in a head-on confrontation, the fox will never be able to defeat the wolf, or even the dog.
Only after we have a clear understanding of the situation can we formulate strategies and prepare regulations.
The stars above head returned, and the lights in the Shen Mansion were already lit.
There is no need to worship the moon on the eve of the lunar new year. The main purpose is to digest and concentrate. Therefore, Gong Mengbi found time to have a good talk with Shen Shan.
That night.
Chen Shan and Madam Shen had gone to bed long ago. In the dim light, they saw a little light emerging outside the window, as if it was moonlight shining through the curtains, making people feel peaceful.
Chen Shan felt like appreciating the moon for the first time in a long time. Without disturbing his wife's sleep, he got out of bed alone, quietly opened the door, and walked into the courtyard.
There was a bright moon in the sky, as big as a wheel. It seemed as if you could see the Moon Palace. It was cold and mysterious, and fascinating.
Chen Shan walked leisurely, and before he knew it, he pushed open the door of the deserted yard on the east side.
The yard was covered with sedges, like a blanket, making it impossible to stand.
The tall mugwort has green leaves covered with white fuzz, and when the breeze blows, it has a refreshing and wonderful feeling.
A huge and bright moon fell to the east of the pavilion, illuminating a young man in red clothes in the pavilion, with thin eyebrows and eyes, looking like a demon or an immortal.
The young man looked at Shen Shan and said with a smile: "Master Shen, we have been neighbors for many years, but this is the first time we meet."
Mr. Shen looked at the young man in a daze, listened to him speak, and looked down at his feet before he realized that it was a fox fairy.
He should have been surprised, terrified, or in awe, but at this moment, under the bright moon, he felt safe and calm.
Gong Mengbi pointed to the seat in front of him and said, "Please."
The sedge in front of Chenshan automatically parted to make a path for him.
He walked along the path into the pavilion, climbed up to the second floor, sat in front of Gong Mengbi, and then bowed and said, "Greetings, Fox Fairy."
The fox fairy waved her hand, summoning a low table, a jade pot, and wine cups. She filled the cups with wine and said, "Please."
Chen Shan drank it all in one gulp, and it was like drinking a clear spring, or like drinking a fine liquid, his mouth full of saliva, and it went straight into his lungs. He exhaled, and in this early summer, a cold smoke came out.
Gong Mengbi sighed, "You and I have been destined to meet for ten years. Over these years, you have generously lent me this place to stay. Now, thanks to the grace of the Goddess of Mount Tai, I have achieved immortality. I cannot remain in the human world for much longer, so I come today to bid you farewell."
Shen Shan was a little panicked for a moment: "But how has Shen been disrespectful? Have I neglected the fox fairy?"
Gong Mengbi smiled and shook his head: "Mr. Shen has been keeping his promise all these years, so how can he be disrespectful or negligent? Our fate is not over yet, it's just that there is a difference between immortals and mortals, so there is no need to worry."
Chen Shan was suddenly filled with frustration and sighed, "I only lent you a dilapidated house, but you protected my family and saved my son and nephew. You are a god, yet you are so generous and kind that it really makes me ashamed."
Gong Mengbi laughed: "Master Shen, please have another drink. I have something else to say to you."
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