Master, this word is a state that every metaphysician like me who is in this field ultimately aspires to reach. Because it is no longer a single word indicating identity, but a high degree of recognition for this person. After following the master for so many years, I have met many talented people around me, but each of them is modest and says that they are just ordinary craftsmen and never dare to claim the term "master".
In the past, although I have heard other people calling my master "master" for help, I know in my heart that it is just politeness. Although my master is very capable, he still seems to have some way to go before becoming a master. Walk. In the current state of Master, if he wants to continue, it seems that there is no chance. I also understand the reason why he nodded in the end. He hopes that I can personally participate in this matter and practice it. As long as I can succeed in the end, my plan This experience is also an adventure that other older generation masters have never encountered.
But in this case, Master felt too wronged, so I said, I am not interested in becoming a master. In terms of my qualifications, I am still far behind. Like you, I don't like this Qin Bukong. Master, if you don't want to do it yourself, don't force it for me. I don't care about his things at all. But the master said, just think of it as helping the master do this. From now on, when others spread rumors, it will also bring honor to the sect. The master sighed and said, our sect is small and has a small number of people. Just when it was about to flourish, we encountered a war. Finally, the war ended, and the suppression of us people began again. Therefore, I am afraid that master will not be able to control the situation in his lifetime. Our sect has flourished, but the master is just a disciple like you. If you don't do it, who can do it? Do you think you can accept a disciple after the master gets better? Master doesn’t have the energy to teach his disciples either.
Master has never talked about his aging in such a serious manner in front of me, although we both understand that this is a fact. But Master's sigh told me how reluctant he was to give up on this matter. It is not difficult to see that even if the master disagrees with Qin Bukong's character, he still yearns for the secrets under the tunnel. Probably people who have studied metaphysics to a certain extent, just like people who study martial arts, will always have an uncontrollable desire to find out if there is something new and unknown to them.
Master grabbed my hand and said, San'er, you promise Master that you will let this Qin Bukong know why I am proud of you. After listening to Master's words, a sense of mission arose in my heart. Over the years, Master is used to joking with me, but this is the first time that Master has said something that he is proud of me. This makes me I was very touched and my heart was very warm.
So I didn't agree to Master immediately, but said I would wait until he got better again.
Master's postoperative recovery went very smoothly, and on the seventh day, Master removed the stitches. Before that, Master could already get out of bed and move around. Although his body was still not as good as before, he was still much more energetic than when I first came to the hospital to see him. During this period, Qin Bukong went back to his home several times, one of which was to repair the door that I kicked in, and the other few times, under the instruction of Master, to help deliver Master and my things one after another. his home. Although I was still a little reluctant, since Master didn't say anything, I couldn't say more.
About ten days later, Master was discharged from the hospital. We made a special trip to the place where Master rented a house, thanked the neighbors profusely, and told them that we would come back often when we had time in the future. Then we moved into Qin Bukong's home. In the first few days, I still didn't have much conversation with him. Apart from helping Master boil medicine and light incense every day, he spent most of his time under the tunnel, but I never followed him down again. Because every time I walked to the entrance of the tunnel, Ganmu blocked the door with a fierce look on his face, as if he was embarrassed by my sudden intrusion, so he would never allow this to happen again.
I lived like this for more than half a month, with nothing to do every day. Finally, after dinner that night, the master suddenly spoke to Qin Bukong and said, "Senior Qin, as you know, I, as a disciple, am a bit impulsive, but my nature is not bad." The two of us had some misunderstandings before, and it would be useless even if we didn't explain them clearly. Now that my body is like this, I'm afraid I won't be able to fulfill what I promised you, so someone Lin has an unkind request, and I hope Senior Qin will consider it as appropriate.
After speaking, the master stood up holding the table, then raised his hands and saluted Qin Bukong. If calculated according to seniority, Qin Bukong should be the same generation of master as my master, so my master has to call him senior. Seeing Master standing up, I also put down my bowls and chopsticks and stood up, but I didn't say anything. I didn't like Qin Bukong very much in the first place. I really didn't need to be so polite to him, but I felt a little guilty secretly in my heart. Master, why do you humble yourself so much when speaking to such people?
After Qin Bukong heard this, he also stopped eating and put down his bowl and chopsticks. However, he did not stand up, but just put his hands on his thighs, looked at my master and said, Master Lin, what are you going to say? I know everything. I just want this kid to follow me, broaden his horizons, learn something from me, and learn something from me, right?
I was shocked, what does this mean? Asking me to follow Qin Bukong to open my eyes was something that Master had mentioned earlier. I thought it was nothing, but why did he suddenly ask me to learn from Qin Bukong? Does this mean that I should worship two masters at the same time? So I quickly said to Master anxiously, "What do you mean by this?" Why should I learn from him? The two factions have nothing in common except their roots. Besides, I am not young anymore. How can I have the energy to learn all over again?
The master waved his hand to me, meaning not to interrupt, but I didn't listen this time. He said anxiously, "We are learning orthodox Taoist crafts. These folk dharma and witchcraft, no matter how powerful I am, I can't do it." Look down on me, I won’t learn! I would rather leave right after dinner than follow this man and learn from him!
After saying that, I got angry and plopped down on the bench. Qin Bukong sneered and said, little kid, why do you have to finish your meal before leaving? It's not pleasant to have a meal full of anger. Let's go now. Do you think I want to teach you or something? With your little skills, any kid in the Miao village can make the shit out of you!
Although I know this is a big statement, and although my abilities are limited, among the masters of my generation and age, I can be considered a leader and one of the best. There are not many people who can survive in this world purely by craftsmanship, and among them, I am considered the best. I believe there are indeed many experts in the Miao Village, but they are not as powerful as Qin Bukong said. So I got angry, reached out and slapped the table hard, and the bowls and chopsticks vibrated due to the action of slapping the table. I said loudly, just leave, your place is not a good place, there is no place to poop, who can Are you still curious about living here?
After saying that, I stood up and planned to pack my things. Qin Bukong watched coldly from the side with a smile on his face. Master also got angry at this time. He yelled at me, "You bastard!" so rude! Have you ever talked to a senior like this? Please admit your mistake and apologize to me! I was also outraged, so I retorted loudly, "What's wrong with talking like that? You don't know who this guy is. Why are you begging him? He just knows how to dig holes." Even snakes can dig holes, no wonder this guy keeps a snake. Master, you are serious, don’t say my tone is bad, it really offends him, I will break another tooth of his!
The originally provocative words, but for some reason, instead of angering Qin Bukong, they actually made him laugh. I became angry and asked loudly, why are you laughing? But after asking this question, I accidentally saw the master's expression. It was an expression that I couldn't describe. His eyes were unbearable, but also very angry. While angry, there was even a burst of tears that he was holding back due to being very anxious and having no choice but to do anything. In all these years, I have never seen Master cry. Although he did not cry at the moment, his expression made me extremely uncomfortable.
So I stopped talking and sat back on the table. He clenched his fists with both hands and stared down at the food in front of him angrily. At this time, a pair of chopsticks holding a piece of green vegetables appeared in front of me. It was Qin Bukong. He put the green vegetables into my bowl, then smiled and said, little kid, listen to your master. You can follow me to explore the formations in the tunnel, but you don’t have to learn from me. If you want to learn, I will teach you. If you don’t want to learn, then forget it.
Qin Bukong took back his chopsticks, and while eating his meal, he said that since ancient times, apprenticeships have always been based on fate and mutual recognition. It has always been the case that only disciples want to learn the principles that their master refuses to teach, and I have never seen any strange thing where the master wants to teach his disciples but refuses to learn. Although I, Mr. Qin, seldom hang out with others in the industry, I still understand this truth. You have a temper and are stubborn enough, which I like. If you don't have extraordinary abilities, and you encounter a few powerful ones in the future, the more stubborn you are, the faster you will die.
After he finished planning the rice, he served himself a bowl of soup. After snoring for a few sips, he wiped his mouth and continued, "In addition to eating and sleeping, I spend most of my time in the tunnel. Although cleaning the Bagua array is tedious, it is not difficult. If you want Come and do it yourself. The ghosts at the Death Gate have already caused you great losses. Fortunately, the formation gate has been broken, and the rest can be cracked one by one. If you are interested, just come over at any time.
Then he stood up and walked towards the back room. It seemed that he was going to go into the tunnel to continue doing his business. However, when he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and pointed at me and said, "But little kid, if Next time you dare to yell at me like this again, I promise to send you to see the King of Hell!
This sentence was spoken in a cold tone, and then he left after saying it.
