Chapter 460: Changling Taoist

Temple Chenghuang Temple.

There are crowds of people walking around and the place is bustling and lively.

Ghost Princess Xi Lengyan frowned and didn't like this kind of popular place. The maid beside her felt even more uncomfortable. Even with an umbrella, she could feel her body being burned by the popularity coming from all directions.

"Miss, can the incense, candles and spells in the temple really cover up our aura?"

Haruka asked.

Xi Lengyan replied casually: "In this kind of City God Temple, the incense, candles and talismans carry the power of incense and vows, and with the blessing of the City God's underworld power, it is easy to cover up the cold ghost energy on us. But the time cannot be too long, otherwise it will corrode us in turn."

"If it was the heyday, this kind of thing would not affect me, but it is different now. Okay, you control a few ordinary people to buy incense, candles and talismans."

Haruka nodded, "Yes, Miss."

After a while.

Two women handed over the incense, candles and talismans they had purchased.

Xi Lengyan tapped her fingers lightly, performed some tricks, and then placed the talismans on her and the maid respectively, "Let's go back to the inn. Wait until noon to rent a courtyard and light incense and candles in the yard, and the aura on us will disappear."

While they were doing their work.

Inside the inn.

Shen Ping sat cross-legged on the bed, practicing the Dao Lun Jue, a martial art of his own creation. Before in the ancient temple, he did not dare to practice too much for fear of attracting attention. Now, he practiced it with all his strength, and bursts of cold spiritual energy from the surrounding heaven and earth poured into his body from all directions, and soon transformed into his magic power through the Taoist bones of the dragon in his spine.

This kind of magic power is different from the magic power transformed from spiritual roots. There seems to be a kind of rule restriction in the magic power, which makes it difficult to use the magic power to display the magical powers in the true spirit's memory.

To this.

He wasn't surprised at all.

This palace world must be influenced by the great way of heaven and earth, and only by using the rules of this world can one exert extraordinary power.

Sensing the presence of Xi Lengyan and Chunxiang outside the inn, he immediately stopped practicing.

After a while.

The two women walked into the inn room.

"Yes, these are the snacks and roast chicken that Miss brought for you. Mr. Shen, my Miss is sincere to you, I hope you won't let her down."

Chunxiang put the lunch box on the table and reminded him.

Shen Ping smiled meaningfully and said, "Don't worry, I will repay your young lady well tonight."

The two girls' cheeks suddenly turned red.

Although they were not chaste and heroic women, they were ladies from noble families when they were alive, and they were reserved and shy in this regard.

Finish your food.

Chunxiang left to rent a house.

Shen Ping took the opportunity to ask Xi Lengyan about matters related to cultivation, "Miss Xi, I saw that your maidservant is quite skilled in leg and footwork. Has she followed an immortal? Does she know any magic?"

Xi Lengyan shook her head. "There are no immortals in this world. They are just Taoist methods and unorthodox techniques. Chunxiang and I once met a wandering Taoist priest in our early years. We learned a few things from him, and that's why we dare to walk in the wilderness."

Shen Ping said, "So, if I want to practice, I have to go to a Taoist temple and learn from a master?"

"That's right, but the Taoist temple is very strict in accepting disciples. Not only talent is considered, but also character. Since Mr. Shen is a scholar, I think it would be best for him to take the imperial examination. If he can pass, he will be no less capable in this world than practicing."

Xi Lengyan said seriously.

"What do you mean?"

Shen Ping first talked about his encounter with the fox demon, and then talked about his desire to visit immortals and seek the truth.

"Anyone who can pass the imperial examination is blessed by the star of literature. Once they become an official in the imperial court, they will be protected by the dragon energy of the imperial court. Ordinary people of Taoism and wild foxes and monsters will find it difficult to get close to them..."

Listening to Xi Lengyan's explanation.

Shen Ping gradually had a clearer understanding of this world. There was only one dynasty in this world, the Great Zhao Kingdom, which had twelve large states under its jurisdiction. Each state had a dragon cauldron sitting in it to gather the dragon energy. Even the county government offices were protected by dragon veins, and sneaky monsters and demons could not easily approach.

The famous Taoist temples in the world will all be conferred by the imperial dynasty and enjoy the fortune of the dynasty. In addition, there are also some folk Taoist temples and Buddhist temples that can gather dragon energy by receiving incense from the people.

"The path of cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven. Even if you have achieved success, there are still many restrictions and you cannot be truly free and at ease. So you should still work hard on your studies. Once you enter the Dragon Court one day, you will soar to the sky."

Shen Ping shook his head, "Miss Xi, please don't persuade me anymore. I have already made up my mind to practice Taoism and I will never change it."

See here.

Xi Lengyan could only sigh helplessly. Although her cultivation was not low, she came from a scholarly family during her lifetime. She had been influenced by it for many years, and her desire to study and pursue a career in politics had long been deeply rooted in her. She hoped that Master Shen, with whom she had spent several nights, could pass the imperial examination and become a Jinshi like her father.

It’s the You hour.

The maid Chunxiang rented a house and the three of them moved in.

This house is a hundred years old and has three courtyards. The front yard and the atrium are both in good condition, but the backyard is in a dilapidated state and looks quite eerie at night.

"It's just a place where Yin energy gathers. That well is even a Six Evils. It's a good place for those of us who have cultivated Yin bodies."

Xi Lengyan was very satisfied.

Chunxiang smiled and said, "As long as the young lady likes it, relying on this environment, the young lady can recover faster."

After night.

In the bathtub in the backyard bedroom.

The water soaked with medicinal herbs appeared milky white. Shen Ping could feel his body getting warm while soaking in it, as if the medicinal power was nourishing his body.

"This medicinal bath can replenish the body. Master Shen has been having sex non-stop for the past few days. Although he looks fine, he has already suffered damage inside. Let him replenish his body tonight, and I will serve you well tomorrow night."

Xi Lengyan stood beside the bathtub and explained to Shen Ping clearly.

Shen Ping smiled and said, "Miss Xi, would you like one?"

Xi Lengyan blushed slightly and said angrily, "Sir, please don't seduce me. If I get into the water, I don't know how you will torment me."

After saying that, he left quickly.

And the next night.

The hot-blooded Shen Ping quickly stripped Xi Lengyan down to just a pink bellyband. Under the light of the red candle, her skin glowed with moisture.

Soon, obscene music was heard in the house.

Less than an hour later.

Xi Lengyan couldn't stand it anymore and panted, "Sir, why don't you let Chunxiang come along? This girl is listening at the foot of the wall."

Before Shen Ping could say anything, the maid Chunxiang rushed into the bedroom and said with a springy face, "Miss, you finally remembered me."

"You damn girl, why don't you come and help warm up the young master."

"Okay."

The next six or seven days.

The three of them stayed in the mansion and lived a happy life, reciting poems and composing couplets during the day and enjoying music every night.

"Chun Xiang, my power has recovered 60%. We should leave Shanyang County."

This day.

Xi Lengyan said faintly.

Chunxiang could see that the young lady was reluctant to let go of Mr. Shen. After all, whether before or after his death, Mr. Shen was her first man. Although they were not in a husband-and-wife relationship, they were in fact husband and wife.

"Miss, although Mr. Shen is a good person, he is just a scholar. If we bring him along, he will only be a burden and will harm him."

In fact, Chunxiang was a little reluctant. She had experienced Shen Ping's power in the past few days, and that feeling was happier than anything else in the world.

"Chun Xiang, I know exactly what you are talking about, but, just... that's all. Let's pack up and leave. I'll leave this house to him. I hope we can meet again in the future."

The two women left without saying goodbye.

However, Xi Lengyan left a letter in the bedroom where she lived.

With Shen Ping's powerful true spirit, he could naturally sense that the two of them were leaving, but he did not force them to stay, because in their eyes, they were from two different worlds.

Sit at the table.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Open the letter.

There was a beautiful handwriting on it: "Mr. Shen, to be honest, I am in the underworld. If you and I were together, I would be punished by the gods. I have things to do, so I can only leave without saying goodbye... I know that Mr. Shen is devoted to Taoism. There is a Taoist temple in Daliang Mountain near Shanyang County. You can go and try it out. If you don't have the talent, I hope you will change your mind and devote yourself to studying and pass the imperial examination."

"See you again if we are lucky, Mr. Shen, don't worry."

Fingers glowing.

The letter burned to ashes.

These days he has become more and more proficient in the use of his own magical powers. Although it is still difficult to activate various means, he has already understood that Taoist bones are the foundation of all magical powers.

"Miss Xi and the other two are indeed very kind. If it were any other ghost, they would have eaten me up long ago out of fear of death."

Shake your head.

Suppress distracting thoughts.

He went directly to Daliang Mountain the next day.

Daliang Mountain is not a famous mountain or river in the Twelve Prefectures of Da Zhao, and its peaks are not as steep and majestic as other mountain ranges. Instead, the terrain is relatively flat, but its range is very vast, stretching over an area of ​​nearly hundreds of miles. The mountains are lush with vegetation and rarely visited by pedestrians.

Not long after Shen Ping walked away, he encountered several snakes and insects.

After walking for more than two hours along the winding and rugged mountain path, we saw some mountain folks going up the mountain to collect herbs. After asking, we learned that the temple was at the top of the third mountain.

I can vaguely see it when I look up, but there are no buildings.

We hurried on our way and finally arrived at the gate of the Taoist temple near dusk.

"I have come here to seek the Dao, hoping to become a disciple of the Dao."

The Taoist temple was not big, so it was easy to find the Taoist priest. He directly stated his purpose.

One of the older Taoist priests looked at Shen Ping. This time, Shen Ping did not use his true spirit to cover up the mana in his body. "Hey, you still have mana. It seems that you have a natural talent. Come up."

"Yes, Taoist priest."

Shen Ping took a few steps forward.

The Taoist priest checked it and nodded slightly: "Have you ever entered other Taoist sects before?"

"No, I once met a wandering Taoist priest. He taught me a few mantras and I practiced them for several years."

"I see."

"The abbot is not here, so you can stay in the abbot for now and make a decision after he comes back."

that's all.

Shen Ping stayed in Changling Temple for three months.

Although he did not formally enter the Changling Temple Taoist sect during these three months, the Taoist priest surnamed Chen still gave him a method of cultivation called "Changling Jue". Although it was only an entry-level method of cultivation, the methods of transportation and absorption recorded in it made up for Shen Ping's understanding of the rules of this world.

He just realized that when absorbing energy for cultivation, one must not only absorb energy through the Taoist bones, but also absorb a ray of vitality between heaven and earth. This vitality is just a name. For example, the purple air rising in the east every day is vitality, and there are also yin and yang energy, five elements energy and so on that are born from other special environments. The Taoist sect also has special vitality pills that are extracted from medicinal materials.

Therefore, without orthodox methods of practice, it is impossible to cast spells and other means.

"Throwing beans to create soldiers, paper cranes to deliver letters, golden armor puppets, substitution techniques... these are all Taoist magic methods. They are interesting. It seems that the trick lies in absorbing a ray of vitality."

Different practice systems do have different means of presentation.

Shen Ping had many methods and means to cultivate his spiritual roots before, but he was unable to give life to inanimate objects. For example, puppets could only be controlled and driven using methods such as the Object Control Technique. However, here, even puppets would have simple intelligence after being given magic power.

"This must be the influence of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth."

"The Dao of this world must be extraordinary."

A look of delight appeared on his face.

The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth that he had experienced in the world of the giant blue palace was actually very ordinary. Even if he relied on it to break through to become an emperor, he would still be the most ordinary emperor. So after choosing the Great Chaos Cave Way, he did not rush to use the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth such as gold, wood, water, fire, and earth to construct a chaotic cave space, but entered the palace world of Jiehai Peak.

Looking back now, this is undoubtedly correct.

The more powerful the avenue of heaven and earth is, the more complete and stable the chaotic space it constructs will be, and the more powerful the small world that will be created in the future will be.

"Shen Ping."

"You have made rapid progress in your cultivation over the past three months. You are no less advanced than the new disciples of the great sects. Although the abbot has not returned, I have sent a letter to explain the situation. The abbot replied yesterday and asked me to accept a disciple on his behalf first."

"Today I will officially accept you as my disciple and grant you the Taoist name Ling Zhen. From now on, you will be my Ling Zhen Taoist disciple of Changling Temple."

The main hall of the Taoist temple.

In front of the statue of the ancestor of the Changling lineage.

Taoist Master Chen, also known as Taoist Master Lingwu, is a serious Taoist.

Shen Ping hurriedly bowed: "Thank you, Master, and thank you, Taoist Lingwu."

moment.

After going through the whole process of accepting a disciple, Taoist Lingwu smiled and said, "Lingzhen, get up. You will be my nephew from now on. Our Changling Temple is small, with only ten people in it. Currently, your fellow disciples are following your master. I will introduce them to you one by one when they come back."

"Also, you can go in and read the books in the temple whenever you want. Just remember not to take them out or mess them up."

Shen Ping and others all said, "Thank you, Uncle Lingwu."

There are not many books collected in Changling Temple, only fifty or sixty volumes, most of which are useless, but there are still several books that record information about Taoism.

In Taoism, all cultivation is based on Taoist behavior. Whoever has a high level of Taoist practice can influence the Taoist world. There is a threshold for Taoist practice every hundred years. Those under a hundred years are considered Taoist disciples, and those over a hundred years are considered naturalized Taoists.

The foundation of Taoism is vitality. The vitality absorbed every day will condense patterns similar to tree rings on the Taoist bones. The more patterns there are, the higher the Taoism will be. When it reaches a certain level, it can even turn decay into magic and create something out of nothing.

Shen Ping checked the growth rings of his Taoist bones. Among them, the patterns condensed by the five elements of energy cultivated by the Changling lineage were less than a circle. Similarly, the patterns of yin and yang energy obtained from the ghost girl Xi Lengyan were less than a circle.

(End of this chapter)