After another cup of tea, everyone's whispers suddenly stopped. A corner door on one side of the lobby opened, and a young man in green robe walked out and walked through the crowd to the center of the lobby. With everyone's curious eyes, the visitor stepped on the clean mat.
The man was young, about twenty, with a tall and tall figure, fair complexion, a close look at his facial features, pointed eyebrows and starry eyes, with sharp edges. His dark hair was randomly pulled into a bun and pinned with a bamboo hairpin. He is wearing a green robe that has the same shape as the others, but the difference is that the cuffs of this person's robe are trimmed with a beige brocade border. There is also an exquisite jade pendant hanging on the beige brocade belt around his waist. When he walks, the jade pendant flutters and sways. In addition, this man walks calmly and has a good demeanor. He is an elegant and handsome person, which makes people feel a little surprised when they see him. Good feelings come.
After the man stood still on the mat, he then made a four-way salute with the hands of the people who were sitting silently and watching him, and said: "My surname is Guan, and that is Guan Shanqi. Before I was sent by the sect, I am here to give a lecture on the Jade Sea Sutra to all my fellow juniors and fellow apprentices. In the future, I will give a lecture like today once a month, but every fifth day I will be waiting for you in the Xiaozhu Pavilion of Tingtao Pavilion. Do you have any confusions when you are practicing? You can tell me everything you want to know, and I will definitely know everything you want to know."
After a brief opening, Senior Brother Guan began to briefly explain the situation within the sect to these new disciples who came to the Wuling Sect for the first time.
According to him, the Youming Valley here is specially used by the Wuling Sect for new disciples to practice. The people currently sitting in the hall cannot be considered as formal disciples of the Wuling Sect. They have to go through a period of body training in the Youming Valley. The time is usually one year. After one year, someone from the sect will come to preside over the spirit opening for everyone present. After the spirit opening, most of the disciples will be reborn from the body refining stage and become Qi refining disciples, thus officially entering the Five Spirit Sect.
Of course, it is also possible to enter the Qi refining period early if you have excellent spiritual root qualifications or have mastered the practice. After being verified by the sect, you can leave Youming Valley and enter the sect in advance.
Those disciples who still cannot enter the Qi refining stage after a year of spiritual enlightenment will become the outer disciples of the Wuling Sect and will be under the jurisdiction of a place called the "Foreign Affairs Academy" for five years. During these five years, they must do things for the sect. While doing some daily rough work, they have to continue their own practice in order to enter the Qi refining stage within five years. If they still cannot enter the Qi refining stage within five years, they will be sent back to their place of origin by the sect.
Disciples who officially enter the sect will receive an offering from the sect every month, but this offering is not available to the outer sect disciples. If you want to get it, you must do things for the outer sect in exchange, and it is also different from the inner sect disciples.
Brother Naguan said that the Wuling Sect is divided into five gates, namely Jiuxuan Gate, Shuiyun Valley, Qixia Mountain, Muxiu Peak and Houtu Temple.
Among them, Muxiufeng and Houtu Temple are the Swordsmanship Sect and the Body Cultivation Sect respectively. The monks in these two sects are often good at fighting with others and are very powerful. However, because the selection of candidates is very strict, the number of people in these two sects is Minimal.
Shuiyun Valley is famous for its illusions, spirit feeding and ice-cold techniques. It is the only sect in the sect that is good at raising and driving spiritual birds and beasts.
Qixia Mountain is good at alchemy and fire control. Basically, the elixirs provided by the disciples every month are produced by Qixia Mountain. In addition, the elixirs made by the high-level alchemists of Qixia Mountain are often helpful for the monks' practice. It has endless uses and is extremely popular.
Finally, there is Jiuxuan. The gate of Jiuxuan Mountain is wide open, so it is the one with the largest number of people in the sect. It mainly practices weapon refining, talisman making, formations and five elements of magic. Among them, the selection of people for making talismans and formations is equally stringent, so there are fewer people practicing them. The most popular ones chosen by Jiuxuan disciples are weapon refining and five elements magic. The spiritual weapons and magic weapons made by highly skilled weapon refiners are even Magic weapons are also infinitely powerful. If they are intended to be used, they will naturally have many fans, and they are often expensive but not marketable.
At this point, Senior Brother Guan also told everyone that he was a disciple of the Jiu Xuan Sect.
The disciples around him listened quietly. On the one hand, they were looking forward to the end of the year and becoming inner disciples and joining the sect of their choice. On the other hand, they were anxious in case they could not become inner disciples.
When Li Jianduan heard about Mu Xiufeng and Sword Cultivator, he was moved in his heart. He was a general and had fought bloody battles with enemies among thousands of armies, so he was quite interested in this Sword Cultivator sect.
Yanxuan also looked forward to it when he heard Senior Brother Guan talking about Qixia Mountain. He was even more happy when he heard that the magic of alchemy had endless uses, so he kept his ears pricked up and refused to let go of a word.
Tang Ping was a little uninterested. Firstly, she knew everything that Senior Brother Guan said. Secondly, her sixth grandfather Tang Bonian could not let her go to other sects. She could not go anywhere except Shuiyun Valley.
Lu Pingchuan was feeling sleepy at this time, but he knew that it was not appropriate to snore at this time, so he tried his best to stay awake. He only hoped that the white-faced boy in the middle would finish his speech and let him go back to sleep, so he was very concerned about that person. I didn't care at all what Senior Brother Weiguan said.
Qian Chao is still curious about the bronze carriage he came on. He knows that only by practicing the art of refining can he reveal the secret of the carriage. He can even get a similar carriage to play with in the future, so he is very interested in it. The Jiuxuan Sect secretly became interested.
After explaining the situation within the sect and taking a short rest, Senior Brother Guan took out the same volume of "Jade Sea Scripture" from his sleeve and formally began to speak to everyone.
Listening to what Senior Brother Naguan said, the five sects within the Wuling Sect practice different methods. Even the disciples who are new to the disciples practice different methods. However, no matter how different the disciples who are new to the disciples practice, in the end the Purple Mansion in the body will It is the same when the sea of qi condenses from the Dantian and enters the qi refining period.
Later, in order to recruit more disciples and facilitate teaching, a powerful person in the sect took advantage of the five cultivation methods and compiled the Jade Sea Sutra for the disciples to use in their practice. It was later confirmed that this book The "Jade Sea Scripture" is much stronger than the previous complicated introductory cultivation techniques, so it is still used today.
This "Jade Sea Classic" is not large in length, but it is extensive and profound. It contains many contents such as seasons, stems and branches, energy and restraints, meridians, medical theory, physical skills, guidance, breathing and so on.
This senior brother Guan walked slowly on the mat in the center of the lobby with a copy of the "Jade Sea Sutra", and explained in detail to everyone sitting around where the key points of the human body's spiritual points are, how to meditate, and how to get rid of distracting thoughts and enter Shouyi. The realm and the path that guides the spiritual energy to rush through the pass, seize the aperture, and even achieve perfection.
Qian Chao was filled with joy when he heard all this. Before, Qian Chao boasted that he had read worldly books, but now it seems that he was really looking at the sky from a well. However, it was only thanks to the fact that he had read so many books before that he could keep up with Senior Brother Guan's words.
There were also many people present who were confused by what they heard. They were born in the world like Qian Chao. If they don't like reading on weekdays, now what Senior Brother Guan said was like a fog, and they were really scratching their heads and ears anxiously. , I wanted to ask but didn’t dare to speak out.
Lu Pingchuan, who was next to Qian Chao, nodded frequently when he heard this, but it was not what Senior Brother Guan said that he understood clearly. He hated studying when he was in Lujiazhuang, and now he was too sleepy to support it. Fortunately, Qian Chao noticed it and secretly I pinched him to wake him up, and then I forced myself to stay awake for a while.
Li Jian's situation was a little worse than Qian Chao's, but he was calm-minded. Although he didn't understand what he heard, he was not in a hurry. He just secretly kept what Senior Brother Guan said in his heart and prepared to chew it slowly in the future. comprehend.
Yanxuan was the least worried. Tang Ping had already said when she came to Tingtao Pavilion, don't worry if you don't understand. She would explain everything to Yanxuan later.
Children who come from a family that cultivates immortality cannot fully understand what Senior Brother Guan is saying. Some of them seem to be understood by their elders in the family before, but most of them are hearing about it for the first time. Therefore, these children also have a little knowledge and can only understand. Those who understand half of it are already the ones who are more diligent on weekdays. But these children are used to being pampered and pampered, and a few of them are diligent.
But there are still surprises, such as Tang Ping. Her sixth grandfather Tang Bonian explained it to her much more deeply than Senior Brother Guan, so she could naturally understand it at this time.
Another example is Qin Suijie. Qin Suijie also has a family background. He himself is not a lazy person, so he understood everything that Senior Brother Guan said. He couldn't help but secretly feel proud when he saw that everyone was confused and confused. But suddenly, the crowd opposite Among them, I saw Qian Chao, and the boy's eyebrows were stretched, and his face was filled with joy. It was obvious that he could only be happy after hearing clearly.
Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but secretly hate him. Thinking of the humiliation this boy had brought to him, he couldn't help but feel resentment secretly. He began to think about how to make this boy repay him.
However, among the crowd, there were also people with unusual thoughts. Several older and pretty young ladies were staring at Senior Brother Guan attentively. Seeing Senior Brother Guan's handsome face and free and elegant figure, they heard Listening to Senior Brother Guan's gentle voice and profound and wise insights, I suddenly didn't know if I had any thoughts or thoughts. All of a sudden, my pretty face turned red, and I no longer dared to look at Senior Brother Guan. While blushing and heartbeating, she secretly glanced at him.
After Senior Brother Guan finished speaking, it was already close to noon. After Senior Brother Guan said goodbye to everyone, he still walked out through the corner door. After Senior Brother Guan left, everyone came out of Tingtao Pavilion one after another.
"Hey, Mr. Qian, do you understand everything?" Tang Ping stopped Qian Chao and Lu Pingchuan outside Tingtao Pavilion.
"I understand what I heard, but it's easier said than done. You have to explore on your own bit by bit." Qian Chao knew that his spiritual roots were somewhere between acceptable and impossible, so although he understood what he heard, the subsequent practice was The real hard part.
Tang Ping nodded after hearing this, "It's good if you can understand."
Tang Bonian once personally explained the "Jade Sea Sutra" to her and urged Tang Ping to practice on her own. However, Tang Ping was naughty and restless at that time. Although she understood what she heard, she refused to work hard to practice, leaving Tang Ping to practice. I have a terrible headache.
Lu Pingchuan was so sleepy at this time that he still wanted to go back to his bed and sleep comfortably. Sitting for half a day really took a lot of energy out of him.
"Brother Lu," Qian Chao stopped Lu Pingchuan, "We're going to hit the cloud cards soon. Let's go back after lunch."
What attracts Lu Pingchuan besides a good sleep is probably delicious food. Lu Pingchuan suddenly seemed not so sleepy anymore, "Well, yes, Brother Qian is right, go back to rest after you are full. This half day I’m so sleepy, I didn’t expect that sitting and doing nothing can be so tiring.”
As Li Jian passed by the crowd, Qian Chao followed Li Jian's calm steps and glanced at him a few more times. Upon seeing this, Tang Ping asked curiously: "You seem to be very interested in this person?"
Qian Chao nodded, "Maybe it's because we have similar backgrounds. This Brother Li" he had already found out Li Jian's name, "I really want to talk to him."
Tang Ping curled her lips after hearing this and said, "Is it possible that you also want to imitate those children from aristocratic families and form gangs here to cause trouble?"
"How can I have such thoughts!" Qian Chao said, "I just think that Brother Li is a good person and should be a person worth dating."
After hearing what Qian Chao said, Tang Ping couldn't help but look back at Li Jian's back.
After lunch, everyone went back to their respective residences. The lecture that Senior Brother Guan said once a month was actually half a day, so after noon, everyone had nothing to do. They diligently studied the lectures they brought back. After reading the "Jade Sea Sutra", those who are lazy will either fall asleep or run out to play.
Needless to say, Lu Pingchuan complained that he was tired a long time ago. After lunch, he went back to his house and fell asleep. Soon, thunderous snoring could be heard in his room. Qian Chao originally had the heart to persuade him. Lu Pingchuan worked harder, but when he saw this, he had to give up.
After returning to his room and sitting down, Qian Chao took out the "Jade Sea Scripture" and read it through several times carefully. His memory and understanding were both excellent. Senior Brother Guan's explanation of this scripture was all in his hands. In my heart, I feel that my understanding of the "Jade Sea Sutra" has been completely integrated. Then the next step is to actually practice according to what is said in the book.
Qian Chao sat down on the futon in the room, folded his hands in front of his abdomen, breathed in and out according to the method taught in the "Jade Sea Sutra", and gradually gathered his mind back from the world outside him. All his energy was focused on the breathing between his nose and the heartbeat in his chest. Gradually, the world outside him slowly became dim and quiet, and it seemed that only his even breathing and pounding heartbeat were left between heaven and earth. ...and the thunderous snoring of Lu Pingchuan next door...
Qian Chao shook his head with a wry smile, opened his eyes, and looked in the direction of Lu Pingchuan's room. This Brother Lu really... slept well!
Then Qian Chao thought that it was wrong, his method must be wrong or his concentration was insufficient. According to what Senior Brother Guan said, if he could enter the realm of Baoyuan Shouyi, even in front of the Baizhang Waterfall, he would be as quiet as he was at night. Generally, you can clearly distinguish the slight sound of any bubble bursting; if you cannot enter this state of holding the Yuan and Shouyi, even if you meditate at night when people are quiet, the turmoil in your heart will be as noisy as a bustling market.
Thinking of this, Qian Chao stopped complaining, rearranged his clothes and mood, and continued to study with his eyes closed.
The sound of cloud cards for dinner rang in Chunxiang Hall. For Qian Chao, the sound of cloud cards at this time became extremely interesting. In his ears, he could make the sound of cloud cards sound as if it was coming from a very far away place. It's so subtle that it can make the sound of the cloud sign become as shocking as the thunder in the sky.
Slowly opening his eyes, the golden sunset reflected the silhouettes of several flower trees outside the room on his window pane. The world that had been silent for an afternoon came alive again in front of his eyes. He stood up, stretched and felt a little numb. With his legs and feet, he opened the door and walked out.
Li Jian was very upset this afternoon. He was a diligent person, so when he returned to his residence after lunch, he took out his copy of the "Jade Sea Scripture" and prepared to study.
However, while holding the exquisitely bound scripture, Li Jian felt a sense of absurd unreality. He must know that at this time, in Luojing City thousands of miles away, his two elders and uncles were fighting there. City, but he was living in a clean and comfortable room in this fairyland-like Youming Valley, studying a book on immortal arts practice. A few days ago, he was fighting bloody battles with a sword at the top of Luojing City, which was full of corpses. Now there is no smell of blood in his nose, only the fragrance of flowers and plants in the valley coming through the window.
He couldn't help but sigh that people's circumstances could change so much. After thinking about his two elders in his heart, he dismissed distracting thoughts and concentrated on studying the scriptures in his hands.
The Li family's emphasis on educating their descendants is to pay equal attention to both civil and military affairs, and to be active and quiet. After all, the generals who command an army cannot be just brave men, let alone weak men who can only talk about military affairs on paper. As long as the Li family is a general in the Liang Kingdom, they must be Versatile in both civil and military affairs.
Take Li Jian's rough and arrogant second uncle Li Tianxuan as an example. Not only was he extremely resourceful and brave on the battlefield, but he could also write sharp and upright regular script in the study. This is a poem with a fairly neat meter.
Li Jian lost his father when he was young and had no other brothers in the family, so he always used his second uncle as a role model. After years of hard work, except that he was not like Li Tianxuan in personality, his essays and martial arts were not far different from his second uncle. Because of this, he was able to understand most of the "Jade Sea Scripture" and understand most of the remaining parts. If he didn't understand, he was going to ask Senior Brother Guan for advice in the future. Now he was going to try what Senior Brother Guan said. Practice meditation and see if you can get into that state of holding one's original power.
He sat down on the futon, folded his hands in front of his abdomen, touched his two thumbs, and breathed slowly and long. After doing this, Li Jian tried to withdraw all his consciousness from outside the body and only focus on own breathing and heartbeat.
Just when the surroundings began to fall silent, all kinds of evil appeared deep in his heart, including the scene of the brutal killing of Luo Jing City, the piles of corpses, gurgling blood donations, hoarse screams and shouts of killing. The waves were higher than the waves, and the war drums kept beating his heart, forcing him to open his eyes and gasp for breath.
After he calmed down, he began to meditate again. This time he saw his grandfather fighting left and right on the top of Naluojing City with a long sword in his hand, his gray beard and hair flowing like a furious old lion, and suddenly his body was shaken. Then he returned his sword and killed the person who made the sneak attack.
He also saw his second uncle lying on the soft bed in the sick camp in Luojing City. The usually rough and cheerful man's face was as white as a sheet of paper at this time. No matter how the doctor in the army tried to save him, he seemed to have died.
For a whole afternoon, as long as Li Jian tried to meditate, the scenes that appeared in his mind were all scenes that made his heart surge and couldn't help but scream to the sky. He tried and failed but failed again and again until he heard Only when the cloud sign in the valley rang did I know it was dinner time.
He was not in the mood to eat at this time. He couldn't tell whether he was upset or worried, so he stood up and walked around the room until he saw the long sword hanging on the wall of the room.
That sword was given to Luo Jingcheng by his grandfather when he was leaving. His grandfather made all his achievements in life holding this sword.
Li Jian stretched out his hand to take off the long sword, caressing the black animal skin scabbard for a moment, then grabbed the hilt and pulled it gently, with a "cang" sound, the long sword came out of the box, and the sharp long sword had a sharp The deep chill quickly calmed down the restless Li Jian, but a strange flash of color on the sword made Li Jian trance for a moment. When he came back to his senses, he immediately returned to sit on the futon. Put the long sword on your knees and continue to meditate and enter concentration.
Holding Yuan Shou and hugging Yuan Shou, Li Jian murmured in his mouth, since he wants to keep one, then this one does not necessarily have to focus on himself. Anyway, I will be upset as long as I enter concentration, so why not change it and change it to keep one? How about giving this sword a try?
Just like returning to the time when the senior who brought him to Young Ming Valley in Luo Jingcheng caused the change, Li Jian felt a burst of clanging sword sounds lingering in the world at this time.
He looked around and searched but could not find the source of the sword sound, so he simply stopped looking. He calmed down and listened carefully to the sword sound, guessing what kind of peerless magic weapon it was that could make such a long and clear sound. He waited until a casual glance But he found a brilliant long sword not far in front of him. Overjoyed, he pushed forward eagerly to take a closer look. Unexpectedly, when he moved forward, the sword also moved forward. When he retreated, the sword also retreated. The long sword always kept a distant distance from him. Since you can't touch it in your hand, let's take a closer look at it from a distance. The long sword is simple and unpretentious but has a cold and majestic aura. At this time, it is as quiet as a dragon, but it seems to be ready at any time. It can soar into the sky and cause thunder and wind. It is this kind of momentum that captures Li Jian's whole mind, making him yearn for it and his eyes are intoxicated.
The cloud card rang again, and Li Jian frowned slightly. In the past, the cloud card was not knocked so many times during meals.
Slightly hungry, he opened his eyes and prepared to get up for dinner. He was very pleased that his original method was able to overcome the difficulty of being upset and enter the state of holding Yuanshouyi in the scriptures.
Unexpectedly, after walking out of his house, Li Jian was surprised to find that the sun was rising and the morning dew was still condensing outside. He had spent the whole night without realizing it in the state of holding Yuan Shouyi.
