After the fairies in the painting finished playing and dancing, they all returned to the painting. Taoist Beishan asked his disciples to come up and perform again.
These disciples are old and young, and some look older than the Beishan Taoist priests. They are all capable and can be regarded as a master outside. Some people know some spells that are purely ornamental or have a certain degree of ornamental value, so they are attracted by the master to add to the fun.
The disciples did not dare to refuse.
Someone blew a breath, and flowers bloomed all over the fog.
With a move of someone's hand, a dragon comes out of the wine glass.
Someone did a little trick and blew out the oil lamp, and the stars suddenly appeared on the roof.
They were all small spells, some of which were recorded in Fulong Temple, and some were not. Song You didn't care about the reluctance of these Taoist priests when called out by the master. Anyway, he watched them while eating, and he was happy to see them.
After the meal, the disciples dispersed one after another, removing the food from the table, leaving only lotus pods and wine, and the oil lamps continued to be lit. Only Song You, Taoist Beishan and the calico cat were left in the dining hall.
The dim oil lamp swayed the room.
Taoist Beishan sat next to Song You from the main seat so that he could chat with him. The calico cat squatted beside him, listening and looking carefully, his eyes shining brightly against the candlelight.
"I would like to toast fellow Taoist Song."
"you are welcome……"
Song You also raised his glass. He didn't like drinking, so he only took a sip.
"When did Fellow Daoist Song go down to the mountain to travel?"
"About two years ago."
"I wonder how many interesting things and scenery I have seen since I came down from the mountain? You might as well tell me and listen to it. I can't tell you that the road that fellow Taoists have traveled has also been walked by poor Taoists. The scenery in the old days is still right with the present."
"..."
Song You smiled.
To talk about the interesting things I have encountered since coming down the mountain, there are too many. So many scenery and so many people are destined to be remembered for a lifetime. It is difficult to describe them all at the moment.
But there is one thing that does happen. I have the idea of looking for someone to chat with, but I can't find anyone.
The Beishan Taoist in front of me is not a simple person. He is well-informed and has strong magic power. He also lives here in seclusion all year round. After dinner and wine, it is a good time to chat.
So Song You thought for a while, and with the dim light of the oil lamp, he turned to look at the Taoist from Beishan, peeling lotus seeds in his hands: "While walking along the way, I often heard people talk about the underworld and reincarnation. These sayings and thoughts are very important. It’s a feeling that’s deeply rooted in people’s hearts, but I don’t know when it started.”
Upon hearing this, Taoist Beishan's eyes suddenly froze and he frowned slightly.
With his way of doing things, he naturally knew what was involved.
The reason why there are gods in the world, and why gods are gods, isn't it because people believe that there are gods?
That Zhou Lei Gong was originally the chief arrester of Changjing, and he had a mortal body during his lifetime. Otherwise, how could he be plotted and killed? But now, the reason why he lives high in the sky, becomes the God of Thunder, and controls the power of thunder and divine punishment. All demons, ghosts and evil people in the world are afraid of him. Where does this divine power come from?
How did the Heavenly Palace come to be?
How did the Chijin Emperor come?
But now everyone begins to believe in reincarnation in the underworld...
Taoist Beishan did not answer immediately, but asked Song You casually: "If Taoist friend has only been down the mountain for two years, he has not traveled many states, right?"
"This is only the fourth state."
"oh……"
Taoist Beishan thought about it for a moment and knew his route: "I haven't been to Changjing, nor to the north or the east."
"I'm planning to go to Changjing."
"Very good, very good."
Taoist Beishan had obviously been to Changjing, so he just smiled and said: "If the Chinese master of that day knew that the descendants of Fulongguan's generation had come to Changjing, I don't know what his expression would be."
"Brother Taoist, have you been to Changjing?"
"Been there."
"Have you met the Imperial Master?"
"Seen..."
Taoist Beishan drank from the cup again and said with a smile: "You will know that the national master came from Luming Mountain."
"I see."
Song You had already heard about the deeds of this Imperial Master, as well as his political achievements and abilities. He had long speculated that he was the successor of Luming Mountain, but now it has been confirmed.
Luming Mountain, like Qingcheng Mountain and Zhenshan Mountain, is one of the famous Taoist mountains. I heard that there is a famous Fengtian Temple on Luming Mountain. Although the Taoist priest in the temple does not have the ability to cast down demons and make clouds and rain, he has read through the classics and history books and knows the ability to tell fortunes and peer into the sky. He is very smart and knowledgeable. , and is good at peering into the destiny of the future, and knows some miscellaneous arts. It seems that he followed the same path as the master of fortune-telling back then.
He is born to be an aide and strategist.
Since the three dynasties, dignitaries, even princes and emperors have liked to consult the Taoist priests from Luming Mountain the most, and they also like to ask the Taoist priests from Luming Mountain to serve as staff. However, this is the only one who has become the national advisor. The rest of the time, the court almost The fact that he did not establish the post of national advisor shows his ability.
I also heard a Taoist from Beishan say:
"The national master is quite capable of playing tricks on people's minds and deducing arrangements, which is also beneficial to the country and has good strategies for benefiting the country and the people. In the past few years, the northern victory was great and the power was all over the world. It was also his contribution, but it was a disaster for all living beings. The people are in dire straits, and there is still chaos in the north. The merits and demerits cannot be explained clearly, and future generations may not be able to explain clearly."
"Is this statement related to the National Master?"
"A toast to fellow Taoist."
Taoist Beishan smiled and raised his glass and nodded: "The theory of reincarnation in the underworld has been around for a long time and is related to many aspects. At that time, I am afraid that the national master was not born yet. It was a naturally born theory. But now it is spread more and more. The wider and deeper it is, the more deeply it goes into people’s hearts, and there is indeed a shadow of the national master in it.”
"How did Brother Dao know?"
"hehe……"
Taoist Beishan said nothing.
It was just a casual chat, and Song You didn't ask any further questions. He just said, "Does the Imperial Master want to create the underworld and reincarnation?"
"It's just adding fuel to the flames."
"It's also awesome."
There are indeed countless capable people in the world.
The history is indeed fascinating.
Song You couldn't help but sigh.
It's just that although there is a heavenly palace above the head, to put it bluntly, the heavenly palace is only formed by the gods. It is bound by heavenly rules and each performs its own duties. The heavenly palace itself does not have many other abilities. But if the underworld is simply composed of Yins and gods to form a structure similar to the heavenly palace, that would be easy, but if reincarnation is involved, this is a matter for heaven. Is this something that can be achieved only by the will of living beings?
Talk to Beishan Taoist, Beishan Taoist doesn't know either.
"I don't care how the Imperial Master and the imperial court add fuel to the flames, or whether they are trying to gain some clergy or benefits." Beishan Taoist said, "I am just worried that if reincarnation in the underworld really evolves and takes shape, God will be close to you at Fulong Temple. I don’t know what your Fulong Temple is like, but when a cultivator dies, won’t we still have to look at people’s faces?”
"How does the Heavenly Palace view this mortal matter?"
"How can I care about those nosy things?"
"Too……"
Most Taoists pursue freedom and ease.
Song You smiled and put the lotus seeds to the calico cat's mouth, but the calico cat just sniffed it and turned its head away, so he had to eat it himself.
He also talked about the troubled times in the north and Changjing.
Talking about the legendary land of phoenixes and dragons.
Talking about Heavenly Palace.
Occasionally a Taoist priest passed by outside the door. He only heard a few words and became frightened and did not dare to listen more.
Until the night outside gradually deepened.
The two stood up and held hands.
Taoist Beishan said to him: "How about staying here in Pindao for a few more days, fellow Taoist?"
"Thank you for your kindness. It was very pleasant to talk with Brother Tao." Song You said to him, "But the world is still waiting for me. I don't want to stay longer. I will leave tomorrow."
"Then I won't stay any longer."
"Thank you for the hospitality, Brother Dao. I'll go down and rest."
"That poor Taoist won't bother you. I hope fellow Taoists can have a good sleep tonight. If you have anything to do, just tell the disciples."
"good……"
Song You led Sanhua Empress back to the room.
After washing, I lay on the bed, still thinking.
It is common for other Taoists to travel all over the world and stay in Taoist temples. When they meet Taoist friends who they like, chatting for a night is common and elegant. However, Song You was a fake Taoist priest, and he did not visit many Taoist temples along the way. He was also afraid that other Taoists would talk to him about Taoist scriptures, which he did not understand, so he rarely went to Taoist temples to take the initiative to talk to other Taoists. , but this kind of experience is rare.
Taoist Beishan is well-informed and it is interesting to talk to him.
Naturally, this kind of discussion is just casual talk, everyone expresses his or her own opinion, and it is only for reference. You have to see it for yourself to see the details, but it can be considered to be somewhat rewarding.
It's just that he frightened Empress Sanhua after all, so Song You naturally didn't stay any longer.
A good night's sleep.
Early the next morning, Song You had packed his luggage after breakfast.
After leading the horse to the yard, he couldn't help but stop, raised his head and looked at the dead tree in front of him, showing a look of pity, and said to the Beishan Taoist who was seeing him off next to him: "Brother Taoist, the spring water behind the mountain has aura, which can make the summer more beautiful." The lotus flowers bloom one after another in winter, which shows that there is endless vitality, so why not bring it back to save this dead tree?"
"Fellow Taoist, you don't know something." Beishan Taoist said to him, "This tree is extremely sick. If the water in the Lingquan Lingchi is separated from the pond, the spiritual energy will soon dissipate, but we can't save it."
"I see……"
Song You was thoughtful and neither asked nor said much. He just raised his hand with a few wisps of spiritual energy in his hand: "I am grateful for Brother Tao's hospitality. I will save the ancient tree in the courtyard for Brother Tao in return. It can also add more elegance to Brother Taoist's Floating Cloud Temple."
After saying that, he waved his hand and the spiritual energy flew towards the ancient tree.
Ordinary people cannot see the changes in the ancient trees, but those who practice Taoism can feel that the life inside has been resurrected.
"Thank you for your kind words."
"It's my turn to thank Brother Dao."
The Beishan Taoist sent him to the gate of the Taoist temple.
"By the way, I had a great time chatting with Taoist fellow Taoist last night. The more we chatted, the farther we went. I actually forgot about the matter of Yunding Mountain in Pingzhou that was right in front of me." Taoist Beishan suddenly remembered and asked Song You at the door, "Fellow Taoist? Coming from Pingzhou, have you ever been to Yunding Mountain?"
"It went naturally."
Song You didn't answer.
Taoist Beishan asked again: "Are you also going to find immortals?"
"Exactly."
"Haha, I only thought that the monks of Fulong Temple in Yin Yang Mountain were like immortals, but I didn't expect that the immortals of Fulong Temple were also looking for immortals." Beishan Taoist smiled, "Have you found the monks?"
"I saw the stone carvings left by the ancients on the mountain, and I caught a glimpse of the ancient man in the aura of the mountain. I knew that he was hiding in the mountains and had a noble character, so I felt that this trip was worthwhile." Song You replied truthfully.
"That's not the 'immortal' that Cui Zhixian met in the recent rumors."
"Of course not."
"You must have heard the rumors about encountering immortals in Cui Zhixian County, but you have never thought about going to Yunding Mountain to look for it again? Let's talk about it?"
"No."
"Oh? Why is that?"
Taoist Beishan was stunned and confused.
"Hard to say."
"Hard to say?"
Taoist Beishan frowned and fell into thought.
"Pindao wanted to go to Yunding Mountain yesterday to look for the 'immortal' he met in Cui Zhixian County. Whether it was a real immortal or an evil spirit that delayed the life of mortals, he wanted to find it. But the news came to Pindao's ears. I have been using it for a long time. I go back now, but I don’t know if I can still find it. It just so happens that as soon as I go out, I meet fellow Taoist." Beishan Taoist said this, looking at Song You, "Since fellow Taoist It's coming down from Yunding Mountain. From what I've seen, fellow Taoist, can I still find that 'immortal' during this trip?"
"I'm afraid I can't find it." Song You said truthfully, "But Yunding Mountain has a wonderful scenery and vicissitudes of stone carvings, so it doesn't hurt to go there."
"good……"
Taoist Beishan nodded and smiled.
"Down here..."
"Oh! Fellow Taoist, walk slowly!"
"Farewell."
Song You turned around and took a step out of the Taoist temple.
Looking back again, I saw that at some point, words had been written on the plaque above the door.
The three words "Floating Cloud View" are written in it.
The door couplets on both sides have also been changed:
The heart is like floating clouds, always at ease;
The meaning is like flowing water flowing from west to east.
"..."
Thinking about it, this is what this Taoist temple gate looks like on weekdays, and what I saw yesterday was what it looked like before. This Floating Cloud Temple should also be an ancient inheritance.
In ancient times, humanity was prosperous, immortality was easy to obtain, and there were often powerful monks. However, later on, the way of heaven evolved, and immortality in the human way was hard to come by. Instead, the way of the gods rose, and there were very few powerful monks and inheritances in the world. Fulong Temple was an exception, and there were many mysteries in it.
"Let's go."
One person, one cat and one horse walked down the mountain gate, no longer looking back with nostalgia. However, at this time, the cat had a small red string around her neck and was wearing a small wooden pendant, which made her look a little more well-behaved.
The door of the Taoist temple behind him slowly closed.
A Taoist priest behind the door was speechless.
…
All the way through Jingzhou and Ngangzhou.
It goes away when the morning fog rises, and stops when the evening mist comes.
The mountains and rivers are my companions, and the clouds and the moon are my companions.
From late autumn to winter.
The winters in Jingzhou and Angzhou were colder than those in Yizhou and Xuzhou. Eventually, it became impossible to sleep in the wilderness at all. They had to stay in thatched shops or carriage shops to get shelter from the wind, and the conditions were often very simple.
From winter to early spring again.
We stopped for a while and went to Changjing.
