In the dead of night, the lights in the study room of Yushi Zhongcheng's mansion were still on. Chen Fan, who had moved in, was telling his uncle Shen Wen about the meeting with Fan Zheng and the three elders of Meishan.
After hearing this, Shen Wen frowned and said, "Master Fan is a highly respected person. If he simply wants to teach you the Theory of Heaven, how can he use the law of cause and effect on you? There may be some unknown reasons. Tomorrow I will talk to you Let’s go to Hanlin Lodge together, so that I can keep you safe.”
"Thank you so much, uncle!" Chen Fan did not refuse. This Fan Zheng gave him a very strange feeling. It was not as simple as letting him inherit Confucian and Taoist classics, nor was it like he wanted to harm him, but it should be very troublesome, especially the cause and effect. Dafa, after being hit, there is no harm. Chen Fan is still confused about how to solve it. It would be best if his uncle can accompany him.
What Chen Fan doesn't know is that this law of cause and effect involves heaven's secrets, and the pages of the heavenly book in Chen Fan's body are evolved from the laws of heaven that escape. They are one of the few things in the world that can block the heaven's secrets. The law of cause and effect that Fan Zheng used was blocked by the pages of the Heavenly Book in Chen Fan's mind. He did not hit any law of cause and effect at all. Therefore, he took the benefits brought by the Book of Heaven but was not affected.
While Chen Fan was chatting with his uncle, in Hanlin Lodge, the operator Jian Zhengxing, who was in charge of Si Tianjian, was also chatting with Fan Zheng.
"Brother Fan, why are you so persistent? It's better to recover from your injuries and think about this matter again." Xing Shuzi explained to Fan Zheng.
"This prophecy is related to the life and death of my Xun family, how can I not care?" Fan Zheng retorted with a sad expression.
"As for the meaning of this prophecy, it's not that I don't say it, but I don't know what it refers to specifically. Especially the word 'chuchen', I can't figure out. As for the way to resolve it, it's even more No."
"You can't even calculate it based on your ability? Then where did these eight words come from?"
"After these eight characters appeared, the heavenly secrets became chaotic and never showed up again. Let's do this. I will meet this Chen Fasheng tomorrow and give him a hexagram to see if it is related to the meaning of the prophecy."
"Okay, here comes Brother Lao Xian." Fan Zheng said happily.
When Chen Fan and his uncle Shen Wen came to Hanlin Lodge, it was already the afternoon of the second day. Chen Fan looked relaxed and composed today, but he had the Xiaohan Sword on his waist and the Huixin Sword in his arms. Following Chen Ying, the person beside the uncle was a tall and thin middle-aged man with a knife on his waist. The others stayed outside Hanlin Lodge.
The person who welcomed Chen Fan in was not Fan Zheng, but Fan Zheng's housekeeper, an old man with gray hair. Given Fan Zheng's status in the court and the literary world, no one thought it was disrespectful for him to do this. Instead, they thought it was natural.
Although there is a small word "Hanlin Cottage", the area is not small at all. Green bamboos are planted everywhere. Chen Fan and the others followed the old housekeeper and turned two corners along the corridor and came to a courtyard. In the courtyard stood A Taoist priest, wearing a seven-star Taoist crown and a Bagua Taoist robe, holding a whisk in his hand, blocked Chen Fan's path.
"I've seen the prisoner." Shen Wen greeted the Taoist priest in the courtyard and said politely. The three people following him saw Shen Wen salute and followed suit.
This Taoist is exactly the star teller.
"Excuse me. I've seen you all before." Xing Shuzi bowed with one hand in return.
"I wonder why the prisoner is here?"
"Pindao is here to make a fortune for Chen Langjun."
Shen Wen did not answer for Chen Fan, but waved his hand, indicating that Chen Fan could handle it himself.
"Then Master, I don't know how to calculate it?" Chen Fan didn't refuse. The key is that he knew that he couldn't refuse. He was a supervisor, and he was the one who would bow to his uncle when he saw him. How noble his status was, but he didn't refuse. Qualifications.
"Look at that." The star operator pointed with his hand. It turned out that a table had been placed in a corner of the courtyard. On it was a turtle shell as big as a bowl. Five golden copper coins were placed in it. There were two The word "Tongbao" makes it obvious at first glance that it is not ordinary.
The more copper coins used, the more complex and accurate the algorithm becomes. The Nandou Star Technique that Chen Fan learned only used three coins. Five coins are already the maximum that a mortal can use, and it is easy to damage and break oneself. Longevity can be regarded as the punishment from heaven and earth for mortals to wantonly peek into the secrets of heaven.
"Do you have any plans to ask Mr. Chen?"
"I wonder if the person here today is a prison official or a Taoist priest?"
"How is the prison? How is the Taoist?"
"If you are a prisoner, I would like to ask if this trip went well? If you are a Taoist priest, I would like to ask, how is the luck of my Taoist sect?"
"Are you from the Taoist sect?" Xing Shuanzi was surprised and asked solemnly.
"Exactly, I told Master Fan yesterday that I have entered the Taoist sect and do not plan to change the sect. I am a Taoist named Daoxuan and have met the master." After saying this, Chen Fan made a Taoist salute.
Xing Suanzi's heart was like a huge wave rolling at this time. Originally, if Chen Fan was related to the hexagram, Xing Suanzi decided to help Fan Zheng take Chen Fan into his sect. However, now that he knew that Chen Fan had entered the Taoist sect, if It is absolutely impossible to let him betray the Taoist sect. "Since you know that Chen Fan has entered the Taoist sect, but you didn't tell me, then even if the other person is really a noble person of your Xunmen sect, I can't help you." For a moment, Xing Suanzi had already made a decision in his heart.
"My Taoist sect is naturally blessed with good luck, but it's not something you and I can predict. I'd better help you calculate whether this trip will go smoothly." After saying that, the star fortune teller religiously picked up the turtle shell and shook it. After meeting, he put down his turtle shell and stared at the displayed hexagram, frowning and thinking silently. After a long while, he raised his head and looked at Chen Fan, as if he wanted to find something on Chen Fan's face.
"Jianzheng, how do you describe this hexagram?" Shen Wen asked
"Gentleman Lao Qian, you will have good luck in the end." After Xing Shuzi finished speaking, he waved his hand and said, "Mr. Chen, go in, Master Fan is already waiting for you."
This hexagram, Chen Fan understands, is the Qian hexagram. It is the only unlucky or unlucky hexagram among the hexagrams. It means that if you stay humble during labor, you will have good results. It seems that this trip will not be too dangerous. Chen Fan looked at his uncle, but did not go inside, but said, "Uncle, please come first."
"Shen Zhongcheng should play chess with me here. Master Fan has something to say to Chen Langjun, so we won't interrupt him." Star Operator stopped him.
"Well, why don't we ask Jian Zheng to go in with us? After meeting Master Fan, it would be considered polite for my uncle to accompany Jian Zheng out. I wonder what Jian Zheng thinks?" Chen Fan saw his uncle's dilemma and took over the answer. road.
"Okay." Xingsuanzi thought for a while and agreed.
The four of them entered the inner hall, still led by the old housekeeper, while Chen Ying and Shen Wen's guards stayed outside.
Chen Fan was surprised when he saw Fan Zheng. Fan Zheng today was obviously much older than yesterday, mainly because he looked old and a little haggard.
"Chen Langjun, are you here?" Fan Zheng greeted with a slight nod, but Fan Zheng did not take the initiative to greet the other two.
"Yes, I have met Master Fan." Chen Fan was a little flattered and immediately went up to greet him and replied.
After everyone saw the ceremony, Fan Zheng said: "Let Chen Langjun and I talk alone. I already know what you want to say, and I will not embarrass Chen Langjun." Xing Suanzi and Shen Wen accompanied Chen Fan Coming in to pay a visit was a matter of attitude in itself. He had already explained his intention. Of course, Fan Zheng was more understanding, so he simply spoke up and let them go out first.
Immediately, only Chen Fan and Fan Zheng were left in the room.
"Chen Fasheng, are you surprised that I met you yesterday, used the law of cause and effect on you, and read the "Lun" to you?"
"Exactly, please ask Master Fan to clear up the confusion." Chen Fan had been doubtful about this for a long time, so he said bluntly.
"Just because I think you are destined to our Xunmen, I hope you can join our Xunmen."
"Since it is an estimate, it may not be certain. I have already said before that I have joined the Taoist sect and will not change the sect. I hope you can forgive me, master."
"I know that forcing it is impossible, and now I have given up on this idea. This line between life and death is only brought about by oneself, and things in this world cannot be forced. You and I, Xunmen, are destined, and that is a good destiny. If you force it, it will be a bad destiny. , why is this necessary? Now that I have something to ask for, I won’t go against Chen Langjun’s true intention, and I hope Fasheng can agree to it. "
"Then please speak frankly, Master. If it is within your power, you will definitely do it."
"I have a disciple named Sang Yuan, who is my direct disciple. This Treatise on Heaven was written by the sage himself. Please help me transfer the Treatise on Heaven to him. In addition, if Xunmen is in trouble, I hope that You can help within the scope of your ability. I wonder if Fa Sheng can agree?" Fan Zheng pointed to the "Lun of Heaven" on the desk.
Chen Fan knew that this handing over was just an excuse. Fan Zheng could have asked the fortune teller or the old housekeeper to hand it over, so why should he hand it over to an outsider? This transfer is a reward to Chen Fan, which means that Chen Fan is given a gift of viewing "Tian Lun" in exchange for Chen Fan's help. However, since he is not teaching, he does not have the status of master and disciple, so he does not need to join the Xun sect. Worried about being suspected of betraying his master.
"Okay, I promise, Master." Chen Fan simply agreed. After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Fan decisively agreed.
"Our Confucian sect's skills are different from those of the Taoist sect. There are only three realms in total, which are the heavenly official's mind, the heart's knowledge, and the utterance of the dharma. Before the innate world, we must cultivate to the utterance of the dharma, and then we can enter the innate world. This utterance Fa Sui points directly to the great road of heaven and earth, and can reach the point where the soul rests in the void. Chen Fasheng, Chen Fasheng, you can also read it in detail. This is my Xunmen's gratitude to you for helping you in the future." Since Chen Fan agreed, Fan Zheng Naturally speaking out some words helped Chen Fan learn to be upright.
"Thank you, Master." The reason why Chen Fan agreed to Fan Zheng's request was actually to learn the "Lun of Heaven". Chen Fan had a vague feeling in his heart that this "Lun of Heaven" would be of great help to him, so Chen Fan did not He accepted Fan Zheng's proposal without hesitation.
"No, this is the old man who has caused trouble for you. You have to be careful about one person. This person is called Meng Yunfei. He is the descendant of Master Xinchen, the elder of Meng Temple. This master Xinchen had entered Xiantian twenty years ago. At that time, he was only In his forties, Meng Yunfei is his direct disciple, and he has entered the realm of knowing. If he knows that "Tian Lun" is in your hands, he will probably cause trouble for you. If it doesn't work, you will give this "Tian Lun" to you. "You can also hand it over."
"Since I have promised the master to hand it over to Sang Yuan, I will protect it with my life and will never let it fall into the hands of others. I wonder if there is anyone in the Xun Temple who can rival Meng Yunfei?" Whether Fan Zheng is really thinking about Chen Fan or not Even if he uses the provoking method and burns it, Chen Fan will never give this scripture to Meng Yunfei.
"Not yet. There is no innate talent in our Xun Temple. In the past few years, there has been no contact. No one can compete with Xinchen's master and disciple. I was forced to join the fight between Xun Temple and Meng Temple. Now that I am gone, Xunmen It must be weak, which is why I hope you can help Xunmen in the future."
"This is natural. Since I have promised the master, I will definitely fulfill my promise. But above the court, there are many old friends of the master, including people from the Xun family, and there must be many of them. Why should the master be pessimistic?"
"I'm not pessimistic, it's just that the world is unpredictable and everything is unpredictable. Some things must be prepared for a rainy day." Fan Zheng said with emotion. In fact, deep down in his heart, he was saying, "The biggest change I am worried about is actually you!"
