In the few days that Mr. Li Hongxiu and Mu Mu were leading Li Hongxiu and Mu Mu through the back mountains of Xuantian Temple and the main hall of the Taoist temple, Li Ye finally sorted out the simple cultivation techniques for the seventh level of the Formless Dharmakaya. come out.
Copied on the back of Master Minghui's manuscript, the exercises inside have disappeared.
Everything was imprinted in his sea of consciousness. He could only wait until he returned to Prajna Temple before going to the Sutra Pavilion to find the original and copy it again.
The husband didn't care about the progress of Li Ye's practice, because Li Ye could understand the snow-cutting sword technique and then cut off five snowflakes with one sword, which was enough for the husband.
As for the cultivation of the Formless Dharmakaya, he also knew that this was a matter of time and effort, and it would require a lot of opportunities, so it was something that could not be rushed.
However, Li Hongxiu stepped up his training under Li Ye's stimulation, and finally felt something on the fifth day after Tianchun.
She was so excited that she kept nagging in front of her husband and Li Ye: "Oh, my dear, I finally saw that legendary threshold, and I'm finally going to take that step. It won't be ten years, nor five years. I will definitely do it this year." To break through!"
The husband is naturally happy in his heart. Every time Li Hongxiu breaks through a realm, he is closer to ascending.
As for Li Ye and Mu Mu, sir, he is not worried as long as they practice step by step.
Li Hongxiu was happy, and Mu Mu was the happiest, because it meant she could trick the master's wife into going down the mountain to visit the Buddhist capital, buy some delicious food, and buy some new clothes.
In Mumu's mind, shopping and eating were much more important than practicing.
Li Ye thought that it had been a while since he came to Xuantian Temple, and it was almost time to go back to the temple to practice.
After breakfast this morning, Li Ye sat opposite his husband and made tea.
While saying: "Sir, if nothing happens here, I would like to go back to Prajna Temple tomorrow. After all, I practice there."
Mu Mu was quite nervous, so she leaned on Li Ye and didn't think much about it.
He looked at him and said: "Brother, you will go back to become a monk tomorrow. I will ask my wife to accompany me to visit the Buddhist capital tomorrow. I will buy some delicious food and I will bring it to you another day."
Li Ye stroked her long hair and smiled: "Okay, my Mumu is the best."
Li Hongxiu curled her lips, looked at Mu Mu and said, "You little snack, this time you have to spend your own gold coins to go down the mountain, not Hua Shiniang's."
Unexpectedly, Mumu didn't buy her account at all.
Shaking her little head, she said: "Master Wife, you are about to break through. From now on you will be an immortal. Immortals don't need to eat, so it's useless for you to keep those gold coins? Why don't you give it to Mumu to help you spend it? ."
When Li Ye and Mr. Li heard this, they were shocked by her words.
Even Li Hongxiu couldn't help laughing.
Pointing at Mu Mu, he said with a smile: "What do you know, little brat? Look at what state your husband is in. Have you ever seen him refuse to eat any meal? You want to defraud me of my money, you're just dreaming!"
When Mu Mu heard this, she curled her lips in disgust and pulled Li Ye's hand tighter.
She said coquettishly: "Brother, you don't need to spend money anyway. Why don't you give Mumu a few gold coins and I'll go down the mountain to buy more delicious and fun things..."
There was a lot of chattering, which made Li Ye feel annoyed.
Unable to resist her nagging, Li Ye took out ten gold coins and stuffed them into her little hand.
He smiled and said: "Mu Mu, I haven't gone to Fangcun Mountain to collect herbs yet, so I don't have a source of gold coins. You have to save the flowers. In the summer, my brother will take you to the mountains to find elixirs and sell them to the Buddhist capital. That’s money spent.”
Mu Mu tilted her head and looked at him, nodded vigorously, and said, "Just listen to my brother, spend these gold coins first. If you don't have enough, you can ask your brother for it."
When Li Hongxiu heard this, she held her stomach and laughed.
The gentleman couldn't help but smile.
Only Li Ye felt a headache. He had no choice but to let her act coquettishly.
The gentleman knocked on the table, looked at Li Ye and said, "Don't rush back to Prajna Temple. I will take you to see someone today. You need him to help you cast your epee."
Li Ye was stunned and looked at Mr. speechless for a long time.
In the distant memory, the black iron armor I wore for physical training back then was finally used to make swords.
Something that nearly made him forgotten.
Li Ye came back to his senses, looked at his husband, and smiled stupidly.
Li Hongxiu was startled, looked at him and asked, "Little guy, why are you giggling?"
Li Ye looked at him and looked up at the sky outside the window.
He said with infinite nostalgia: "Back then, I was practicing swordplay alone in the glaciers of the Tianshan Mountains. By chance, I understood the meaning of lifting a light sword as if it were heavy and lifting a heavy sword as if it were light. I sharpened a purple bamboo sword for the light sword, and the heavy sword I used at that time. A stone sword given to me by Senior Old Ape..."
The husband nodded and said, "I know this. What's wrong?"
"Then the stone sword was destroyed and the Ruoshui sword inside was exposed, so there was no epee anymore. Now that my husband wants to help me make the epee, he is naturally very happy."
Li Ye looked at Mr. blankly and murmured to himself.
The gentleman nodded and said: "Both the sword-mindedness of lifting a heavy sword and lifting a heavy sword is very important to a swordsman. I am glad that you can understand these principles for yourself."
When Li Hongxiu heard this, she curled her lips and said, "You have been mastering the sword intention for many years, but I still haven't practiced the sword very well?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Mu held her hand and said, "Master Wife wants to practice sword practice. Can Mu Mu accompany you? Just give me a few gold coins."
Li Hongxiu was furious, touched her head and said, "Besides money, what else is on your mind?"
Mu Mu tilted her head and thought about it seriously, then smiled and said, "There is also delicious meat!"
When Li Hongxiu heard this, she became furious and stopped paying attention to her.
The gentleman shook his head, motioned for the two of them not to interrupt, and continued.
"This heavy sword requires more work. Don't rush and cast it slowly. Even if it takes ten years, it is still worth it. After all, for a swordsman to only use one sword in his life, it is something to be very proud of. "
"Only one sword for life?"
Li Ye was a little puzzled. He took out the black ironwood sword made by his husband on Tianshan Mountain and the purple bamboo sword he whittled, and gently stroked them.
"Isn't it necessary to replace an old sword with a new sword? If you only use one sword, how will you choose when you encounter a better sword in the future?"
He has feelings for every sword he owns and will not choose easily.
The gentleman looked at his confused expression and nodded without any surprise.
Then he gently replied: "Learning swords and using swords are not the same thing. Just like when you first learn to sword, you can use the most common iron sword, or a wooden sword or a bamboo sword, but when you practice the sword, When the fire reaches a certain level, you will need a natal sword to carry your kendo."
The room suddenly became quiet. Li Hongxiu lowered his head and thought about his swordsmanship. Even Mu Mu frowned and thought about his sword.
Only Li Ye seemed to see a bright light in the dark night and found the way forward.
"Kendo is sometimes like practicing Buddhism. When you first learn, you use a wooden sword. After you have achieved a certain level of success, you will look for a natal sword that can be used for a long time."
Li Ye nodded and replied: "Disciple understands this truth."
"When you practice swordsmanship to the extreme, the sword is just a tool in your hand. It can be a natal sword, a bamboo sword, or even a willow branch... just like the old monk in the Great Buddha Temple originally followed What you said: Mountains are mountains, mountains and rivers are water, it’s the same truth..."
As Li Ye's age and state of mind grew, his husband felt it was necessary to tell him some truths that had not been taught before, although they were a bit obscure.
After hearing what the gentleman said, a bright fire flickered in Li Ye's calm eyes.
Even the very nervous Mu Mu bit her lip and nodded, looked at her husband and said, "Mr. Mu Mu seems to understand what you mean."
The gentleman looked at the smile on Mu Mu's face, as if he were looking at a piece of rough jade.
"The way of swordsmanship and the way of swordsmanship are the same. You can imagine the sword in your hand as a sword. No matter what realm you break through in the future, the process of practice is the same."
When Mu Mu heard this, she smiled and nodded.
"It's like your brother understood the Snow-Zhancing Sword Technique, but couldn't learn the Falling Leaf Sword Technique, but you learned the Falling Leaf Sword Technique with a knife. After you slowly practice it, it becomes your own Falling Leaf Sword Technique... .”
After finishing speaking, the teacher glanced at Li Hongxiu and continued: "The happiness of practice is not for the results, but for enjoying the process of growth. ... If we come all the way from Dongxuan Territory, Fangcun Mountain is the best place for our trip. destination, but the scenery on the road is the most beautiful enjoyment..."
The fire in Li Ye's eyes changed from dim to bright, then from bright to quiet, and he gently put away the sword in his hand.
He reached out and touched Mu Mu's long hair, and said with a smile: "Mu Mu, it doesn't matter if you don't fully understand some of the truth now. Think more about what Mr. said."
Li Hongxiu turned her head to look at her husband and nodded gently.
...
The next day Li Hongxiu led Mumu down the mountain to the Buddhist capital.
The husband took Li Ye to continue climbing to Xuantian Temple and walked nearly two miles of mountain road.
"Sir, why doesn't the swordsmith you took me to meet live in Xuantian Temple, but in this remote place?"
Li Ye followed the gentleman and asked softly.
The gentleman turned around and looked at the main hall of Xuantian Temple behind him, and said calmly: "Countless years ago, when I traveled to Prajna Temple and accidentally discovered Xuantian Taoist Temple, he practiced here. According to him, this place is very good for his body and mind. A pure land of relaxation..."
The gentleman waved his hand and pointed to a pine house covered with snow not far from the front machine.
Li Ye was a little shocked and asked: "Then he has been practicing here for decades. How can he make a living in the monotonous life in the mountains? It can't be like the disciples on Tianshan Mountain. After all, it is only temporary. ."
The gentleman said: "According to him, he makes some farm utensils on weekdays, and also makes some kitchen knives and scissors and takes them to Buddha City to sell. In Buddha City, as long as the items he makes are sold, he doesn't have to worry about selling them."
"So you're looking for a blacksmith?" Li Ye replied softly.
The gentleman glared at him and continued: "He occasionally forges weapons for the practitioners who come to see him. The fee he charges depends on his mood. Maybe one sword can be enough for him to live for ten years."
Li Ye thought about the black iron armor he had worn and what would happen if he fought with a heavy sword, and he felt a little more hopeful.
He asked nervously: "I wonder what kind of sword the black iron armor my disciple is wearing will be like after being forged?"
The gentleman smiled slightly and said, "You tell him yourself what kind of sword you want. Considering the years of friendship I have had with him, he shouldn't refuse me."
Hearing this, Li Ye was secretly happy.
After completing the practice of "Formless Dharmakaya", you can have a natal sword that you like, and your future practice will be smoother.
...
They came to the pine house and stood in the mountain path shaded by unmelted cedars, looking at the house in front of them that was almost the same as the wooden house built by Mr. Tianshan.
Li Ye was wondering what kind of master monk lived here, someone who could stay away from the world, ignore worldly affairs, and just be alone.
Looking at the mist curling up on the roof proved that someone was lighting a fire in this wooden house far away from the world.
It turns out that those who are born in the world cannot do without the fireworks of the world.
Looking at the gentleman who came forward slowly, Li Ye couldn't help but laugh...
The husband looked at him and asked, "Why are you laughing?"
Li Ye looked at him and replied quietly: "It turns out that the master swordsmith is also a human, not a god."
The teacher was stunned, looked at him and smiled and said: "There are only humans and no gods in these five realms. Even the Prajna Temple where you practice is the same as the Xuantian Temple at the foot of the mountain."
Li Ye smiled at him and replied: "Disciple understands and will not talk nonsense in the future."
The teacher shook his head and said softly: "Although it is new to practice, you must learn to think more often. You must practice, think, and practice."
Li Ye pointed to the hut and said, "Sir, can you go in?"
